An arthritis doctor explains what knuckle cracking really does to joints, whether it can cause arthritis, and when the habit ...

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 ...

Do you crack your knuckles? For decades, warnings about possible harm have caused concern about the habit — here is what the research says.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s an age-old tale: A knuckle-cracking lover and hater enter a ...

Whether you love it or hate it, cracking knuckles is a common habit we've likely all done at some point. It's one of life's simple pleasures for some people, who crave the satisfying "pop" and ...

A good portion of people enjoying cracking or popping their knuckles. Or sometimes their knuckles, back, neck, and ankles. KENS 5's sister station WFMY wanted to know if the habit leads to arthritis.

Have you heard the old wives’ tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? There are many beliefs about this common behavior, ...

A bit of relief, or maybe just a force of habit: We’re separating fact from fiction about what happens when you crack your knuckles and other joints. * It all has to do with the “synovial fluid” in ...

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting over 53 million adults in the U.S. alone. And it’s not one single disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this broad ...