Is It True When U Crack Ur Knuckles It Separates

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: Is it true when u crack ur knuckles it separates

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It isn't harmful

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Cracking the knuckles isn't harmful and it doesn't separate the joint.
The sound is formed by bumping the gas bubbles formed in the joint space while stretching it.
It doesn't cause arthritis or other joint issues.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

So why does it feel soo good cracking knuckles

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It has a sense of relief

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
While cracking knuckles the joint feels relaxed and there is a sense of relief when tension is released.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (35 hours later)

Like have indigestion what’s the best remidy for this

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 minutes later)

I took tums

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tums is a good option

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Taking tums is a good option to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
You can also use camomile tea, mint, ginger tea or backing soda.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla