Does cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis?

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by mtsofan

Does cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis?Many of my friends and family tell me to stop clicking my knuckles because it will cripple my hands, but I have also been told by other friends that it is just pockets of air being released. Who should I trust?

Thanks

-Adrian -W-
Yes, I know a few people who have had arthritis from doing this, so i would stop before you get older and then you will get it :)

-Kay Kim
Haha, my parents played the "quit cracking your knuckles or you'll get arthritis" card too. But I think it's a myth. Here's an article :D

http://health.ninemsn.com.au/whatsgoodforyou/theshow/694018/can-knuckle-cracking-cause-arthritis

Sure, some people who crack their knuckles may get arthritis in the future, but some may not. Correlation doesn't equal causation.

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