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Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis

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According to Harvard Health Publishing from Harvard Medical School, the conclusion of several studies they have done is that cracking your knuckles does not raise your chances of arthritis. Although it does not lead to arthritis, it can lead to reduced grip strength because when you crack your knuckles, you are pulling your bones apart and the bubbles between your joints pops.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/does-knuckle-cracking-cause-arthritis
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