anyone else addicted to popping thier knuckles?

[PainTrain]

I can't stop doing it! When I am at work, I don't do it often, but at home, all the time! Dunno why I do it, it just feels kinda good. Anyone else have this problem?

I know it can't possibly be good for you.

 

[Strider]

I do it quite a bit, actually. I don't think there's any truth to the idea it can give you arthritis, it's generally more of an annoyance to others than it is any sort of problem for one's self.

 

[DEV]

I do it too. Without even realising I do it at times.

 

[maniactickler]

Ive been doing it for 30 years. so far so good.

 

[Capnmad]

I don't consider it a problem, but yes, I do it all the time. My knuckles crack the loudest of most anyone I know, as well, which comes in handy when portraying a "heavy" in a play -- which for some reason, I always seem to be cast as...

Beats me as to why. I see myself very much a medium-sized, quiet, friendly, long-haired hippie-sort... But everyone seems to think I'm big and intimidating.

Crap, they should see where I work... I'm practically miniscule there.

 

[Mephistopheles]

Yep.

 

[chicago]

Yeah, reading that post made me crack mine just now.

I really don't think it's all that bad for you, really. Just, like Strider said, some people find it annoying.

 

[maniactickler]

I also crack my toes, nose, knees, ankles, elbows, neck, wrists, hip and back.

 

[Ticklemeslow]

I've been cracking my knuckles for as long as I can remember, but recently the middle finger on my left hand has been swollen, and I'm not sure if it's due to the cracking, or if I hurt it unknowingly. But 2 nights ago, I was cracking them as usual, and I totally forgot about that finger and I cracked it, and was in a decent amount of pain, and of course now, it's swollen worse than before. Just about every joint on my body makes some noise when I walk, especially my knee.

 

[SamuelKhan]

Like staring at ladies soles, yes I'm addicted to popping my battle spikes...errr knuckles!

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

i do it all the time, they hurt if I dont its kind of like a pressure release

 

[Merseymidge]

I did it quite a bit when I was younger, I'm having problems now.

 

[Deleted member 2452]

I do it quite a bit, actually. I don't think there's any truth to the idea it can give you arthritis, it's generally more of an annoyance to others than it is any sort of problem for one's self.

another old wives tale!
i have been told by an orthopedic surgeon, and a chiropractor, and learned in nursing school that "cracking" your knuckles doesn't do anything. no arthritis, no anything. so don't worry.

 

[slap'n'ticklee]

I don't think I'm addicted to it, but, I do it lol but perhaps I'm in denial

I also crack/click my ankles and knees a lot too *shame*

 

[tkrexx]

Knuckles, toes, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, back and neck. Once in a while a hip will pop, but that's by accident, can't do it if I'm trying.

 

[giggleygirl25]

i do it because sometimes if i don't i have a hard time getting a good grip on my crutches...also i can crack my knees,back,hips,neck and wrists.

 

[steph]

It's harmless, it doesn't give you arthritis, it's an old wive's tale invited by your moms who found it annoying...
XOXO

 

[The Sean Man]

It's harmless, it doesn't give you arthritis, it's an old wive's tale invited by your moms who found it annoying...
XOXO

Oh sure....next you'll try to tell us that too much tv DOESN'T hurt your eyes

 

[tcklft]

I crack my nutsack every Tuesday at 2pm. Kapow!