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5 days ago · When people crack their knuckles they separate the joint surfaces and the pressure within the joint decreases. At a certain point the surfaces suddenly separate and a bubble forms by a process known as cavitation. A similar effect can also occur with a simulated joint, as in the video above.
4 days ago · Cracking your knuckles, back cracking, or neck cracking isn't usually dangerous. There is some risk of worsening your condition with manual therapy. Also, if you have a bone-weakening disease, you may be at risk of fracture with manipulation.
1 day ago · Popping joints during Yoga. Elbows, knees, vertebrae, fingers, and toes are all subject to an unexpected “snap,” “pop,” or “crack,” unless, of course, we go into our asanas in a very gentle and purposeful way. Even then, for some yogis, crouching down to a good sacrum-opening squat (like Malasana) almost always results in a sharp ...
2 days ago · Trigger finger causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger. The condition is also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis.”. The ring finger and thumb are most often affected by trigger finger.
4 days ago · 9 Herbs for Arthritis Pain Relief at Home. Arthritis is a common condition that can cause joint pain and swelling. There are several herbs that may help reduce symptoms, such as aloe vera ...
3 days ago · Joint effusion is extra fluid around a joint. It tends to affect larger joints, such as the knee or ankle. A joint effusion can occur as a result of injury, infection, or arthritis.
5 days ago · What an awful sound - cracking you knuckles! Some people can and some can't. Listen in to Rob and Neil to find out if it's a useful skill or just an annoying habit - and learn some related...
