Finger cracking is more common in society than one might think. The rate of people cracking their fingers more or less frequently during the day reaches 30-40%. While some people crack their fingers by pulling them one by one, others crack all their fingers at the same time by interlocking their fingers together and stretching them by turning them upside down.
How is the sound made when cracking fingers?
The sound of finger cracking is produced by the bursting of bubbles made by gases in the joint fluid as a result of the tension of the joints and the increase in their internal volume. In the expanding joint, dissolved gases in the joint fluid become gaseous and combine to form bubbles. When these bubbles burst, a sound is made. It takes a while to crack the joint again.
Does cracking your fingers damage the joint?
Studies show that there is no difference in terms of joint health between those who crack their fingers and those who do not. . Only one study found that people who cracked their joints had less hand muscle strength. However, no evidence has been identified that joint health is affected. There is no evidence that splicing is beneficial.
There should be no pain during finger cracking. Additionally, the sound of joint cracking should not be confused with the sound of joint damage called crepitation. In crepitation, crackling sounds are heard as if grains of sand were thrown into the joint during joint movement. This sound is the friction sound of damaged cartilage. Although this sound is rarely seen in hand joints, it frequently occurs when there is cartilage damage in large joints such as the knee. These sounds should be taken seriously and a doctor should be consulted.
As a result, if you crack your fingers, you can continue to crack them. The only harm of finger cracking may be the consequences of disturbing the people around you due to this sound.
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