Does cracking your joint cause arthritis?

Introduction

I've been asked this question many times: "Can cracking my joints cause arthritis?" The short answer is no. The long answer is also no, but with an asterisk. We'll get to that in a minute, so let's discuss what happens when you crack your joints.

The short answer is no.

The short answer is no.

Joints are designed to crack, and cracking your joints doesn't cause arthritis. What does cause arthritis? The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. In these conditions, the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues in the joints--namely cartilage--causing pain and stiffness over time.

In very rare cases, cracking may lead to a condition called spontaneous osteonecrosis: when bone dies due to unknown reasons but usually within six weeks of trauma like breaking or twisting it too hard or falling on an outstretched hand with your arm fully extended behind you

Cracking or popping your joints can be uncomfortable, but there is no evidence that it leads to arthritis.

Joint cracking is a common occurrence. It can be caused by bending the joint in the wrong direction or overusing it.

Joints can also be popped by applying force to them, which causes them to expand and contract. This type of joint cracking isn't dangerous, but it may be uncomfortable for some people--and there's no evidence that doing so will lead to arthritis later on.

Most of the time, cracking your back and neck joints is harmless.

Most of the time, cracking your back and neck joints is harmless. It can cause pain and discomfort in the short term, but it's not likely to cause long-term damage.

However, if you're experiencing frequent joint cracking or if the cracking sounds are accompanied by other symptoms like tingling or weakness in your limbs, see a chiropractor or health physician right away--you might have arthritis or another condition that requires treatment.

Doctors may refer patients to Chiropractors and physical therapists who work with patients to gain control of their body movements in order to reduce pain or discomfort.

You can avoid further injury by developing a pain-free routine, improving your posture and balance.

Chiropractors and allied health professionals can help you regain control of your body movements in order to reduce pain or discomfort. They may also recommend exercises that improve strength and flexibility, which can help prevent arthritis in the future.

If you have pain when moving or if you feel stiffness in your joint, contact your Chiropractor.

If you have pain when moving or if you feel stiffness in your joint, contact your Chiropractor. If the pain and stiffness remain for more than a few days, it may be time to consult a doctor.

If you have been diagnosed with arthritis but have not had any symptoms yet, it's important to keep an eye out for them as well. If you notice that something feels off about one of your joints--especially if there is swelling or redness associated with this feeling--contact your physician immediately so they can determine whether or not something serious has occurred

Arthritis is a long-term disease caused by inflammation of one or more joints in the body.

Arthritis is a long-term disease caused by inflammation of one or more joints in the body. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. There are many different types of arthritis, but they all cause pain and stiffness in your joints.

Arthritis can be caused by injury, infection or age -- so it's not just something that happens overnight! In fact, you may have been born with some type of genetic predisposition for developing osteoarthritis (OA) later on in life -- which means it's important to stay active and healthy if you want to avoid getting OA altogether!

While popping your joints may not cause arthritis, it may still cause pain and discomfort when done excessively.

While popping your joints may not cause arthritis, it may still cause pain and discomfort when done excessively. While this is nothing to be concerned about, if your joints are cracked often enough that it becomes a regular occurrence for you and causes more than just mild discomfort, then maybe it's time to take a step back from all that popping.

If you're trying to relieve pain in an area where there's been some swelling or inflammation (which can happen after an injury), cracking the area could potentially make things worse by causing more inflammation around the joint--but only if you're doing so repeatedly over time. So, while cracking won't cause arthritis by itself, if popping becomes part of your daily routine, then there's potential for long-term damage down the line.

Conclusion

Cracking your joints is not a cause of arthritis, but it can still cause pain and discomfort in those who do it excessively. If you have pain when moving or if you feel stiffness in your joint, contact your Chiropractor. Doctors can refer patients to Chiropractors and physical therapists who work with patients to gain control of their body movements in order to reduce pain or discomfort.