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No, there is no evidence that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis. More input from WikiAnswers contributors: Cracking... ... ; If cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis then why do I wake up with sore joints?
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Cracking your knuckles forces the joint fluid from one part of the joint to another, and the popping sound is just the result of the high pressured rushing of fluid. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by the loss of joint fluid from the joint, but it results from damage to the linings of the joint itself.
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Will cracking your knuckles cause knobbiness and arthritis, as some claim? Not necessarily; genetics undoubtedly plays a more important role. But some clinicians believe chronic knuckle-cracking can make things worse.
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www.straightdope.com/columns/read/531/whats-actually-cr...
www.straightdope.com/columns/read/531/whats-actually-cracking-when-you-crack-your-knuckles
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Q: Does cracking my knuckles increase my risk of arthritis? ... What does cause arthritis? There are many kinds of arthritis, but the most common, osteoarthritis, is a function of age and genetic predisposition. If you X-ray hands of people age 65, 70 percent will have arthritis.
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You can read more about cracking knuckles and joints on the internet by typing in some search words. Last night, I was surprised that you could find so many articles ... View Full Version : Can cracking knuckles cause Arthritis? ... HealthBoards Message Boards > Health Issues > Arthritis > Can cracking knuckles cause Arthritis?
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Does Cracking Your Knuckles Really Cause Arthritis? by www.SixWise.com ... So there you have it! While cracking knuckles may not cause arthritis, there is strong suggestion it can injure hands in other ways. Plus, at least among the non-popping crowd, it's no way to win friends.
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