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

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   In Fedorczyk’s experience, she has found that people with hyper-mobility—or extremely flexible joints, per Cleveland Clinic—tend to be the habitual knuckle crackers. Egbogah adds that joint ...

3. 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. However, this is not ...

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. Crepitus - Wikipedia

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   Almost every joint in the body can be 'cracked' in this way, but the joints which require the least amount of force to produce this effect include the hallux (big toes), the knuckles and the neck joints. This phenomenon is caused when the movement of the joint lowers the pressure of its synovial fluid, causing the bubbles to form and burst.

6. What Causes Joint Pain? A Complete Guide, From Symptoms to ...

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   Age. The risk of most causes of joint pain increases with age. This may be due to increased wear and stress on joints over time and a higher likelihood of other underlying medical conditions ...

7. Hypermobility (joints) - Wikipedia

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   Hypermobile joints are common and occur in about 10 to 25% of the population, [3] but in a minority of people, pain and other symptoms are present. This may be a sign of hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD). Hypermobile joints are a feature of genetic connective tissue disorders such as hypermobility spectrum disorder or Ehlers–Danlos ...

8. Articular cartilage damage - Wikipedia

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   People with previous surgical interventions face more chances of articular cartilage damage due to altered mechanics of the joint. Articular cartilage damage may also be found in the shoulder causing pain, discomfort and limited movement. Cartilage structures and functions can be damaged. Such damage can result from a variety of causes, such as ...

9. The Sneaky Sign of Inflammation You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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   “When systemic and chronic inflammation accompanies these underlying diseases, it can affect multiple organ systems, manifesting as fatigue, muscle weakness, digestive disturbances, joint pain ...