Myth #50: To Crack or Not to Crack

Fear not, aficionados of finger acoustics; indulging in some knuckle-cracking won’t steer you down a path of arthritis woes. That satisfying crack you hear? It’s nothing more than the melodious escape of gas bubbles from your joint fluid—a joint jubilation if you will.

This consensus has been reached by numerous scientific investigations, all harmoniously declaring the absence of any arthritis-related link to this finger-popping pastime. While your knuckle symphony might not earn you accolades for politeness, you can rest assured that it won’t harm your joints.