About this episode
The episode explores the myths and realities of knuckle cracking, addressing common concerns about its effects on health.
If you’re asking yourself whether cracking your knuckles is a bad thing, we'll take it as a given that you do crack your knuckles. You’ve probably also been told at some point that doing so will give you arthritis, most likely by someone already annoyed at you doing it! So, just how seriously should you be taking the know-it-alls? As you’re probably aware, many people find the noise pretty off-putting, or just downright annoying. But many people say they get a physical release from cracking their joints, leading to a feeling of looseness and a brief increase in mobility. Although a lot of the time, it’s simply an unconscious habit. Why is knuckle cracking so satisfying? Where does the noise come from? Is it harmful in the long run? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? How can heatwaves impact our mental health? A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 06/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Joseph Chance
Topics covered
- knuckle cracking
- health
- myths
- joint health
- habits
Keywords
- knuckle cracking
- arthritis
- joint health
- satisfaction
- mobility
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bababam
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