Is cracking your kuckles bad for you?

[logey79]

always cracked my fingers and never a problem...

got run over once and my knees have never been the same!!... made me fat too!!



in summary, large metal objects are more dangerous!

i got lots of bits of metal holding my face together and a severed facial nerve leaving me with little feeling in my face, so you're right there, large metal objects do cause a bit more hag than cracking knuckles.

[SassyT]

I used to as a kid, but don't now, not sure I did it enough to do any long term damage - alot of my joints crack when I move though, ankles, knees, occasionally hips & if I stretch right then my back does too - and I have never done any of those on purpose - I thought it was just getting old

[Helen]

I've been cracking my joints for years now. Knuckles, knees, toes, one shoulder & a thumb. Most of the time I'm okay but come the winter, the cold really makes them ache. Never really bothers me until then but every winter I make myself the same promise; I will stop!!
Never do though.
Funny thing is that although it is not a joint, I can crack my nose. That really gets a good reaction from people!!

Your nose !?!? aint that something to do with the cartilage moving..??

[captain_chaos]

i reckon it's gonna cripple you in the next few months if you keep on doing it (that might be something to do with me though, rather than your joints! )

I'll just do it when you're not within earshot

[hobgoblin]

Your nose !?!? aint that something to do with the cartilage moving..??

Yeah, i think you're right. Dont do it that often as it does hurt. Usually only at work to get rid of someone who is getting on my nerves. Works a treat.