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Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis?

Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis?. By: Nick Wright. Overview. Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis? What is arthritis? Why people crack their knuckles. What causes the “cracking” sound? What are some possible issues related to popping knuckles?.

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Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis?

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  1. Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis? By: Nick Wright

  2. Overview • Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis? • What is arthritis? • Why people crack their knuckles. • What causes the “cracking” sound? • What are some possible issues related to popping knuckles?

  3. Does popping your knuckles cause Arthritis? NO

  4. What is arthritis? • Arthritis- Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

  5. Why people crack their knuckles. • 1. Relief • a. Mental relaxation • b. Physical relaxation • 2. Feel looser and enjoy more mobility. • 3.Habitual “knuckle crackers”. • Habit for athletes, students, etc.

  6. What causes the “cracking” sound? • Joints (knuckles) are covered by a capsule… • In the capsule, synovial fluid is contained… • This lubricates bone surfaces… • Gases are continuously dissolved in this fluid. • One cracks a knuckle, the stretching of the capsule lowers pressure inside the joint, creates a vacuum • A“bubble” is created, which then bursts, creating a “popping” or “cracking” sound.

  7. What popping your knuckles actually does to your health? • Possible Health Issues; • Injury of the ligaments • Reduced grip strength

  8. Conclusion • Popping your knuckles does NOT cause arthritis. • There are other potential health risk, but none making a significant impact.

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