Q: I'm only 34, but my joints are already cracking and popping. Is that a bad sign?
A: As long as the sound doesn’t come with any pain or swelling, you don’t need to worry. Popping or cracking noises could just be gas bubbles bursting within the fluid surrounding the joint, or the sound of ligaments and tendons stretching and releasing. Do you notice it more when you repeatedly move the joint (when you’re doing shoulder presses at the gym, for instance)? A soft snapping or clicking sound is also sometimes caused by a tight muscle or tendon moving over a bony structure. To help silence the snapping, try doing some gentle stretching that involves the joint and the surrounding muscles.
Have you had any injuries involving the joint? If a ligament heals improperly, the joint may pop when you move it.
You’re still young, but keep in mind that joints may also start to make noise as you age, because some of the cartilage wears away over time. But if you are experiencing any discomfort in the joint, see your doctor. It’s possible you have a ligament injury or arthritic damage that needs to be investigated.
hi @fitexecise
I do think it is harmful to the body and you know it is said all the time that people do it. And I believe it's an indecent habit to do that. I always did it until I realized it was bad for the body and immediately stopped it, I always suggest to think about their body and their life and not think about now and this moment about the future. Lots of health for everyone
@ravivshachr
I think in the long run there can be problems if a person has that bad habit of cracking the fingers ...
Very interesting post and nice to know for peace of mind.
It can often happen if you exercise a lot say for example if you're lifting weights or something your hands might start to grow a little bit as they adapt to the weights thus making your hands pop and crack a little bit. It's happend to me many times.
first things first, don't plagiarize! Second so far science hasn't proved that it is bad for you. So as of now there is no sign that is bad for you but beware, you might find out it is bad for you later on.
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Very Informative post.
@fitexercise
Are you Dr. Roshini Raj? Because if you are not, please show the source of your post since you copy pasted it into steemit without saying who wrote it.
my feet always crack and pop when i walk, hopefully its just the gas