I have a routine for when I get home from work: Crack each toe, then my ankles, both knees, pelvic bone (a particularly good one), twist-crack my lower back, both shoulders, my wrists, then each and ...

An age-old urban legend that claims cracking one’s knuckles will lead to arthritis may be old in every middle school child’s repertoire, but a look at the scientific literature finds that there is ...

Here are six behaviors that habitual knuckle crackers tend to share. Some people internalize stress. They ruminate, spiral, ...

How often have we been told not to crack our knuckles? The belief that cracking knuckles leads to arthritis is deeply embedded in popular culture. This notion has been perpetuated through generations, ...

It might make you cringe, or it might bring you sweet, satisfying relief. Cracking your knuckles is one of those oddly ...

Many people have been told that cracking knuckles is harmful. The sound is often associated with arthritis and joint wear, and the warning is repeated both within families and in everyday advice.

Many believe cracking knuckles weakens grip. However, scientific studies show this habit does not reduce grip strength. Research also indicates no strong link to arthritis. A doctor even cracked one ...

The science of the 'pop' In a video he shared on January 4, Dr Abbasi explained the science behind the sound that has long been the subject of old wives' tales. Contrary to the popular belief that the ...

There hasn’t been a lot of research on the effects of knuckle cracking, but the limited evidence shows it doesn’t harm your joints. One review in the Swiss Medical Journal found no evidence in any of ...