mythbusters
cracking down on the truth by lillie luu nguyen | design by keziah pagtakhan and barbara wong
How many of us have typed for hours on end and found that the only way to release the strain from our fingers is to give each knuckle a nice little tug? Depending on the research source, between 25% and 54% of people crack their knuckles. People may do this because it can loosen up the knuckles, allowing for more mobility. However, can this excessive knuckle cracking be a long term detriment or worse yet, a cause of arthritis? A closer look into the science behind popping one’s knuckles will provide more insight into this old wives tale.
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