Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How bad is cracking your knuckles? i have to its like when i don't crack them my fingers kinda hurts..well not hurt but its like i have to do it. help
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Nor really bad...: Cracking your knuckles, or any joint for that matter, is not harmfull to the joint. Just make sure you don't overstretch the joint as that could cause some ligament damage.
Answered 9/30/2020
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I head a loud popping sound in my right hand followed by a crack, my fingers have been numb and i can close my hand half way before it starts to hurt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why do knees crack ( like cracking finger knuckles)?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is good to use for deep skin cracks on knuckles and fingers?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I constantly crack my fingers and knuckles, I have been, since my early teens, I am now 39. Recently I have noticed stiffness & pain. Is this bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is there any possibility to thin my knuckles...? Since last 8 to 9 years l cracked my fingers knuckles and it makes me so embarrassing that my hands looks like too weird..?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Cracked knuckle 2 days ago & finger hurts bad and looks deformed. Can bend it but very tender/sore./cold. Did I break it? Not swollen
The knuckle in one of my fingers cracked about one month ago and it still hurts and I can't type?
I wake up with swollen and itchy knuckles and fingers with a rash and some of the fingers have cracks that itch and hurt.
Played football, knuckle under ring finger hurts when i move that finger. When i tried pushing it down to crack it, it got stuck and i snapped it back?
Playing tetherball, hurt middle finger. Heard a crack. Very sore from middle knuckle to hand. Little swollen, hurts 2 bend/straighten. Possibly broke?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
