Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Cracking your neck too forcefully can lead to injuries like pinched ...

If you’ve ever popped or cracked your joints — by accident or on purpose — you’re not alone. There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your bones make: crepitus.

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, ...

Discover the truth behind the common myth of knuckle cracking causing arthritis and hand enlargement. Recent studies reveal the science behind the cracking sound and its effects on joint health.

Cracking your knuckles might feel satisfying, but it often earns disapproving looks or even dire warnings. For decades, people have believed that this seemingly harmless habit could lead to arthritis ...