Guest Andrea Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 I always have. I pop my neck, my back my knees, just about every joint in my body. My parents always say I am gonna get arthritis. But I figure I'm just doing what you'd pay a lot of money to a chiropractor to do. I find if I don't pop my neck then I get really bad headaches. It's a wonderful way to release the tension for me.....even if it does sound gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I used to never pop my neck and back til I was in a serious wreck. Now I get up in the morning and sound like my bones are breaking. If I don't pop my neck and back they get really stiff and hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I pop just about everything too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? [ QUOTE ] ...My parents always say I am gonna get arthritis.... [/ QUOTE ] Recent results of a large survey of nursing home patients revealed that those who "cracked" their knuckles had a significantly lower rate of arthritis in their hands than those who didn't. No one knows for sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Yep, I do. I already have bursitis and tendonitis problems in my shoulders, have heard that cracking your knuckles does not lead to arthritis. If you get headaches without popping your neck you probably should see a chiropractor or at least check with your doctor to make sure nothing is out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stellfox Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Yes all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I pop way to much and thats not very often. If I pop my knees for a couple of weeks I notice they start to hurt. I have bad knees though. I occasionally pop my nuckles. Bad habit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ...My parents always say I am gonna get arthritis.... [/ QUOTE ] Recent results of a large survey of nursing home patients revealed that those who "cracked" their knuckles had a significantly lower rate of arthritis in their hands than those who didn't. No one knows for sure why. [/ QUOTE ] When you crack your knuckles and joints the sound you hear is the release of gas inside your joints. My doctor said it was actually beneficial/therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I crack my back a lot, it actually helps it stop hurting when it is hurting. I also crack my bad shoulder a lot for the same reason as my back. My knuckles are hard to crack because I got very loose joints in my hands and fingers. I also crack my wrists and ankles a lot. I always got yelled at about the arthritis thing too because my aunt used to crack her knuckles and now has bad arthritis in her hands. She claims it's from cracking her knuckles all the time growing up, but if you ask me her line of work probably caused that. She's had a lot of back breaking jobs that require the use of her hands a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Knuckles, back, neck, shoulders, elbows, and occasionaly ankles and toes. and no it isn't a bad habit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I sound like a popcorn popper when I get up. Everything pops from the time I get out of bed till the time I get to the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Yuppers. Knuckles, back and shoulder. Nothing feels better then a much needed back crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I crack my knuckles all the time and have heard the same thing about arthritis. My doctor says that I don't have it but I know my hands sure hurt at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I do my knuckles from time to time, but it is not a "habit". My buddy does his neck all the time. I find it verrrry irritating. One of these days he is going to twist his head off doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? [ QUOTE ] I do my knuckles from time to time, but it is not a "habit". My buddy does his neck all the time. I find it verrrry irritating. One of these days he is going to twist his head off doing that. [/ QUOTE ] LOL..........you sound just like my Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I crack my knuckles and my ankles. I dont even try to crack my ankles tho they jsut do alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Occasionally. I slip my back every now and then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Every time the kids get outta control, right upside there heads!!!!!!!!!! No, not really, everyone calm down! I used to, but not anymore, now my neck is a different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? No Knuckles, but my left ankle, back and various other parts on occasion. Both sides of my jaw will pop so loud, it sounds like a stick breaking! Freaks people out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? [ QUOTE ] No Knuckles, but my left ankle, back and various other parts on occasion. Both sides of my jaw will pop so loud, it sounds like a stick breaking! Freaks people out! [/ QUOTE ] Me too. I forgot about that one. I have TMJ and whenever I open my mouth really wide the right side will pop pretty loudly. The orthodontist told me that in order to correct TMJ, they actually have to BREAK YOUR JAW and reset it. No thanks............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] No Knuckles, but my left ankle, back and various other parts on occasion. Both sides of my jaw will pop so loud, it sounds like a stick breaking! Freaks people out! [/ QUOTE ] Me too. I forgot about that one. I have TMJ and whenever I open my mouth really wide the right side will pop pretty loudly. The orthodontist told me that in order to correct TMJ, they actually have to BREAK YOUR JAW and reset it. No thanks............. [/ QUOTE ] I thought TMJ was directly related to a case of WOMENS TEETH???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I can, and do, crack every major joint in my body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I crack my neck everyday, would put the exorcist to shame too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? Yep I crack my neck, back, knuckles and knees all the time... sure beats paying a chiropractor $30 to do it for me. They say they do it a "special" way, but it all feels and sounds the same to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: You crack your knuckles? I pop all my joints at one time or another. My ankles pop on there own though. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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