Knuckle cracking is very common. Many people do it everyday instinctively, but never figure out why or what causes the popping sound. There have been debates about what the sound of knuckle cracking ...

In some households, cracking your knuckles is a declaration of war. Whether you’re in the camp that can’t stand the sound or the one that can’t see what the fuss is about, you might be surprised to ...

Discover the truth behind the common myth of knuckle cracking causing arthritis and hand enlargement. Recent studies reveal ...

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 ...

I’ve got my fair share of unconscious habits: running my hands through my hair, tapping my feet, pursing my lips when I’m concentrating—and, of course, cracking my knuckles. That last one is perhaps ...

This article was medically reviewed by M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, of the rheumatologic and immunologic disease department at Cleveland Clinic. I’ve got my fair share of unconscious habits: running my ...