Knuckle cracking is a widespread habit that remains controversial in discussions about joint health. While some consider it harmless and satisfying, others warn about potential long-term damage.

The popping sound habitual knuckle crackers make may be annoying — or even alarming — but are they actually harming themselves? The research is somewhat limited but generally concludes that ...

Nearly all of us have experienced our joints ‘pop’ at some point in our lives. Whether it was from cracking our knuckles, getting adjusted by a chiropractor, or the inadvertent sound that sometimes ...

Your joints actually crack as a result of gas. A gas-filled cavity - known as tribonucleation - forms in the synovial fluid ...

If you’ve ever popped or cracked your joints — by accident or on purpose — you’re not alone. There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your bones make: crepitus.

There are many reasons people crack or pop their knuckles. Some do it as a nervous tic, others do it because of restlessness, still others do it to relieve pressure and stiffness and then some, ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Snap, crackle, pop. If you’re a knuckle cracker, that familiar sound when you consciously pop your joints is like comfort food. You know it might not be so healthy for your hands ...

Cracking your knuckles may make a satisfying pop, but does it actually cause arthritis? Experts explain if the habit is ...

Picture this: a dark alley where the suave evil dude has cornered a helpless plot point. Looming behind the evil dude is someone as broad as he is tall. The generic muscle has a shaven head, missing ...