Sciencing on MSN: Why you can't resist cracking your knuckles, according to science
For many people, there is a sort of deep-seated satisfaction in cracking their knuckles, which is part of the reason why it's a hard habit to break.
MSN: Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? A Doctor Weighs In Once and for All
Whether you love it or hate it, cracking knuckles is a common habit we've likely all done at some point. It's one of life's simple pleasures for some people, who crave the satisfying "pop" and ...
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? A Doctor Weighs In Once and for All
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 ...
Scientists think they may have solved an old question about the cracking of knuckles: Why does it make that sound? The crack apparently comes from a bubble forming in the fluid within the joint when ...
The Conversation: Is cracking your neck bad? And why can it feel so good to crack your back, knuckles and knees?
Is cracking your neck bad? And why can it feel so good to crack your back, knuckles and knees?
MSN: Cracking your knuckles? Doctors reveal the hidden truth behind the ‘pop'
Cracking your knuckles is something many people do out of stress, boredom, or just habit. Yet for years, it has been surrounded by fear and misinformation. Some believe it weakens the joints, while ...