By cracking your fingers you start to develop Arthritis

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Cracking your knuckles does not give you arthritis. The popping sound is connected to the formation and bursting of gas bubbles in your joint fluid. No studies have demonstrated an increased risk of arthritis, but frequent knuckle cracking may slightly reduce grip strength or irritate surrounding tissues​

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This fact-check does a great job of debunking the myth that cracking your fingers causes arthritis, backing it up with a credible medical source. It also points out other potential risks, like reduced grip strength and tissue irritation. While the source is solid and provides a thorough medical explanation, adding more references and direct quotes could make the argument even stronger. Bringing in multiple perspectives would add depth and further validate the claim. Overall, this is a well researched and well supported fact-check.

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While it may seem like cracking your knuckles is bas for them, based off of how it feels and sounds, there has actually been no evidence found that suggests that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. There was actually a study done by a man who only cracked the knuckles on one of his hands for many years and found that there was no difference between the two, which suggests that cracking your knuckles does in fact not cause arthritis.

Answer 1

Cracking you're knuckles show no sign of arthritis. However it can cause some injuries such as soreness or stiffness and swelling overtime. You would want to get rid of the habit but there are no proven studies shown that arthritis is caused through cracking, therefor is a myth. 

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/can-you-get-arthritis-from-cracking-your-knuckles#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20truth%20is%20there%20is,cracking%20your%20knuckles%20and%20arthritis.

Answer 2

This article has provided clear, fact-based evidence on why cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis. I appreciate how it addresses the common misconception by presenting an alternative perspective, noting that arthritis is often due to other factors such as old age, genetics, and joint wear rather than knuckle-cracking itself.It further explains that the popping sound produced when knuckles are cracked is not indicative of pain or damage; rather, it results from gas particles in the synovial fluid releasing also can be known as "crepitus".The article highlights that, for many individuals, cracking knuckles can actually be a beneficial and relaxing habit. It might offer a sense of relief, reducing tension in the fingers and hands. By framing it as a potentially soothing practice rather than a harmful one. Overall, the article presented makes it clear that knuckle-cracking isn't as damaging as people think, contributing to a more informed discussion about the relationship between lifestyle habits and joint health.

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/can-you-get-arthritis-from-cracking-your-knuckles#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20truth%20is%20there%20is,a%20rheumatologist%20at%20Northwestern%20Medicine.

Answer 3

Scientific evidence proves the notion that cracking your fingers can cause an individual to develop Arthritis is a myth. According to Loyola Medicine up to 54% of people crack their knuckles, which would make one believe that if this were true, more people in the world would probably have or be more susceptible to getting Arthritis. “The risk factors of arthritis that have been established are age, a family history of the condition, and previous accidents with hand, or a lifetime of working with your hands doing heavy labour.” (BBC) And while there is not an audience of concrete evidence or studies on this subject, there are a few popular studies wherein the researchers proved their joints were not affected. As long as they’re cracked correctly and in moderation, doctors assure, there should be no long-term effects like Arthritis to worry about. A 2017 study on finding the difference in grip strength between those who did and didn’t crack their knuckles discovered that there wasn’t much (if any) of a difference between them.  “That same study did find a difference in metacarpal head cartilage thickness -which can indicate osteoarthritis- but didn’t go so far as to suggest knuckle cracking caused it.” (Cleveland Clinic) The cartilage in between our joints allows our bones and bodies to move and function smoothly, but as it is rubbed together, the eventual wear and tear of the thickness can lead to things like arthritis. But cracking your knuckles must be done safely and correctly, otherwise it could lead to straining, swelling, injury, or other issues that could lead to developing arthritis or other mobility problems.
 

Articles:

• https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20120917-is-it-bad-to-crack-your-knuckles

• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-cracking-your-knuckles-bad-for-you

• https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/cracking-joints-facts-myths

Answer 4

Arthritis being caused by knuckle cracking is a very popular health misconception, one I know many still believe.The source provided disproving the belief is highly credible as John Hopkins hospital is ranked #1 in rheumatology, the article explained that there is no evidence supporting knuckle cracking causing any joint damage let alone arthritis. The article goes even further to debunk the statement by including the real reasons for arthritis, which turns out to not be 100 percent known. Besides inflammatory arthritis also known as rheumatoid arthritis which is best explained as joint “wear and tear” caused by aging and stress on the joints, not from cracking your knuckles.

Center, A. (2012, March 20). Arthritis news : Knuckle cracking Q&A from Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center. Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center. https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/knuckle-cracking-q-a-from/ 

Answer 5

This article claims that popping or cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis. Straight off the bat, this article was published by Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center which is a very credible source on this topic. It was a Q & A that interviewed Dimitrios Pappas, a Rheumatology Fellow from Johns Hopkins University with a masters degree. He states, “There is no evidence that cracking knuckles causes any damage such as arthritis in the joints. However, a couple of reports in the medical literature are associating knuckle cracking with injury of the ligaments surrounding the joint or dislocation of the tendons ( attachments of muscles to bones) which improved with conservative treatment. A study found that after many years of cracking habitual knuckle crackers may have reduced grip strength compared with people not cracking their knuckles.” This is directly in line with an article from the Cleveland Clinic, “We’ve established that cracking your knuckles correctly won’t enlarge them or cause you to develop arthritis. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks associated with the practice… If you happen to notice swelling (or if your fingers appear crooked), ... You may have injured a ligament or even dislocated your finger.”

Arthritis News : Knuckle Cracking Q&A from Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

Cracking Your Knuckles: Is It Bad for You?

Answer 6

No, this claim is false. Cracking your fingers does not cause arthritis. There were no additional articles mentioned in the original article that proves that cracking your fingers gives you arthritis.  Northwestern Medicine also says that there is no research proving that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.

Answer 7

The idea that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis is a common misconception. Northwestern Medicine research indicates that knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis and does not harm the joints or cartilage. The popping sound results from several gas bubbles in the joint fluid, not from the grinding of bones. Although excessive knuckle cracking can sometimes lead to temporary swelling or a weaker grip, it won't cause lasting joint damage. Although a number of people may find the habit annoying, it has not been scientifically proven to cause arthritis.

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/can-you-get-arthritis-from-cracking-your-knuckles#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20truth%20is%20there%20is,a%20rheumatologist%20at%20Northwestern%20Medicine.

Answer 8

Cracking your knuckles will not lead to  arthritis.  While many people have grown-up hearing this myth, it has been proven to be false. There’s no correlation between arthritis and and cracking your knuckles. However, cracking any joint can lead to discomfort, pain, or numbness. According to UAMS health  “there is no leading evidence that cracking knuckles causes arthritis, however, repeatedly cracking your knuckles may cause temporary soreness of the joint.” .

https://uamshealth.com/medical-myths/will-cracking-your-knuckles-cause-arthritis/

Answer 9

Contrary to popular belief cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis. 

According to this Northwestern Medicine article, Dr. Eric Ruderman, MD states, "...there is no connection between cracking your knuckles and arthritis - or any other long-term health problem.". Meaning that there is no direct correlation to arthritis because of cracking your knuckles.

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/can-you-get-arthritis-from-cracking-your-knuckles#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20truth%20is%20there%20is,a%20rheumatologist%20at%20Northwestern%20Medicine.

Answer 10

Cracking your fingers does not cause arthritis to develop in one’s joints. This claim is false. I found an article from Northwestern Medicine and Dr. Ruderman, who is a rheumatologist, said that there is no connection between cracking your knuckles and developing arthritis or any other long term problems. Also, in an article from UAMS Health, they mentioned that cracking your knuckles may cause temporary soreness in the joints because when you are cracking your knuckles you are causing the joints and bones to pull apart and this causes a temporary gas bubble to form in the joint. Sometimes it can lead to very minimal swelling, or subtle pain, but again nothing that leads to permanent arthritis.

https://uamshealth.com/medical-myths/will-cracking-your-knuckles-cause-arthritis/

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/can-you-get-arthritis-from-cracking-your-knuckles#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20truth%20is%20there%20is,cracking%20your%20knuckles%20and%20arthritis.