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  2. Joint cracking - Wikipedia

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    Joint cracking is the manipulation of joints to produce a sound and related "popping" sensation. It is sometimes performed by physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths [1] pursuing a variety of outcomes. The cracking of joints, especially knuckles, was long believed to lead to arthritis and other joint problems.

  3. Can Knuckle Cracking Really Cause Arthritis? We Asked ... - AOL

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    Hearing “snap, crackle, pop!” with no visible sign of the Rice Krispie trio can only mean one thing: snapping joints—likely knuckle cracking, to be more specific. Whether or not the ...

  4. Is cracking your joints a harmful habit? Here’s what the ...

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    Halim agrees: “There is no evidence suggesting that knuckle popping or cracking your joints leads to arthritis.”. However, Lawrie says that “depending on the cause, popping or cracking your ...

  5. What happens when we pop our joints? Experts weigh in. - AOL

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    Popping joints can happen involuntarily, and you can experience it in your knees, neck, fingers, wrist or ankles. Or you might have a habit of cracking your joints, such as your knuckles, yourself.

  6. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    An anterior cruciate ligament injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is either stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. [1] The most common injury is a complete tear. [1] Symptoms include pain, an audible cracking sound during injury, instability of the knee, and joint swelling. [1]

  7. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Running long distance can cause pain to the knee joint, as it is a high-impact exercise. [2] The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: [1] Swelling and stiffness; Redness and warmth to the touch; Weakness or instability; Popping or ...

  8. You Probably Shouldn't Be Cracking Your Knuckles So ... - AOL

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    It's long been rumored that cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. But MDs say this is likely not the case. Still, they don't recommend the habit.

  9. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Arthritis of the knee is typically a particularly debilitating form of arthritis. [1] The knee may become affected by almost any form of arthritis. [2] The word arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints. [3][4] Types of arthritis include those related to wear and tear of cartilage, such as osteoarthritis, to those associated with ...