Arthritis Doctor Explains: CRACKING KNUCKLES GOOD or BAD
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 04. 2021
- Have you ever been told cracking knuckles is caused by nitrogen bubbles popping or that it causes arthritis? New scientific research tells us a different story!
Find out what causes the cracking sound and whether it's bad for your joints!
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1) Kawchuk GN, Fryer J, Jaremko JL, Zeng H, Rowe L, Thompson R (2015) Real-Time Visualization of Joint Cavitation. PLoS ONE 10(4): e0119470. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone....
2) Chandran Suja, V., Barakat, A.I. A Mathematical Model for the Sounds Produced by Knuckle Cracking. Sci Rep 8, 4600 (2018). doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-22...
3) Simkin, P., 1990. Habitual knuckle cracking and hand function. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 49(11), pp.957-957.
4) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1272878/?page=8
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DO YOU HAVE A WACKY MEDICAL QUESTION or always wondered "why does my body do that?" Comment below to let me know, I'd love to make some more videos like this - it was really fun to make this one!!
My fingers twitch
Why does my jaw click or crack when I eat? And why does that hurt sometimes in my ear.
I have scoliosis but my back doesnât hurt but my shoulder hearts me a lot for 3 years or more the pain goes and come back do u know some reasons why
Sometimes when Iâm not doing anything, my biceps start to just âbounceâ đ usually when Iâm not exercising though
@@lentheschutten7949 ME TOO
funny thing is, I can actually feel when my joints are ready to crack, and I can sometimes sense how big the crack is going to be
same here, its almost like a block forms between the joints, limiting their movement.
@@timothygooding9544 damn you masterfully described that
This is the more interesting part of the process to me. Like... okay, so if this is the whole story, why can't you crack your knuckles *indefinitely* by creating negative pressure, generating and collapsing a cavitation bubble? Also, if this is the case, and there's no precursor event, why does every knuckle cracker know when they can crack their knuckles?
@@ANunes06 I feel like friction holds some semblance of answer here. Suppose we will require technology advancements in order to better understand. This liquid between joints more than likely has unique properties we have yet to fully realize.
Literally everyone can feel when you are ready to crack some
I cracked my knuckles before watching this in case she said it was bad for you and I had to stop.
Just did thatđ
one for the road
I did the exact same đđđđđ
Gald I'm not the only one!! đłđ đ€Šââïžđ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
u inspired me to crack mine đđ€đŸ
That guy cracked his knuckles only twice a day. That's the most impressive thing here
if I'm not mistaken, he got nobel prize for it. Not that nobel prize, the other one, ig nobel
You can't?
Don't worry, I cracked my back in celebration
Well i can crack them once every hour or 2
I can crack every 3 minutes
The doctor who only cracked his his knuckles on one hand is a madman. Once I crack a single finger I canât stop until I crack every single joint in my body is cracked.
Finally a video to show my parents for all the times they told me Iâm going to get arthritis from one knuckle crack, thanks Siobhan!đ
Happy to help!! haha đ
Yes!! My parents would always tell me not to do it because it would cause arthritis and make my knuckles bigger. 30 years of cracking my knuckles (Iâm 39) and no arthritis and my knuckles are still normal size hahahaha BUT I can say I donât have a super tight grip. If thatâs from genetics or years of cracking that contributed to it is still to be known lol
@@Theteaspot5 my parents told me the same thing.
@Mary Loves God Really? Do you even read comments or watch videos before posting? Do you boo, but quit with the blanket statements. Helps no one. And, I'm pretty sure she has more medical knowledge, so I will trust her judgement. Hope you have a good day.
I didnât even think about this!!
Right after this video, i crack my knuckles as the sign of celebration
oh yes
I did while watching
i did it before
@@crazycat1052 i'm looking for someone cracking their knuckles for the entire duration of the video
@@namduong8437 like i kant even do it twice
Thank you holy youtube algorithm never would have searched this topic.
I did search this so your racist and saying we are not equal like Iâm your slave or sumâŠ.
I just find it interesting that when I'm feeling more tense or stiff, cracking relaxes my hands which is why I keep doing it
"It does not lead to arthritis." 'Cracking your knuckles does no harm at all to our joints. It does not lead to arthritis,' says Dr. Klapper
That's all the evidence I need.
Thank u for saving my time, i was exactly looking for this comment
Skipped the video. You saved my time.
Ty, perks of reading comments during the first 3 seconds of the video.
*cracks knuckles*
thanks
My old man used to tell me all the time "you keep that up you'll have arthritis by the time you're 20". I started cracking my knuckles when I was in the 3rd grade and I'm 47 now. My hands are just fine and I'm still cracking my knuckles. And my dad is still giving me a hard time about it. Which is just fine with me.
47 and your dad still gets on you about it. I'm surprised there's been no realization that you've reached this age, and almost guaranteed you would have arthritis by now lol
@@KitsuneFyora I'm 47, he's 87. I'm just glad he's still around to hassle me about stuff. Cracking my knuckles, my tattoos, my "funny looking clothes"...it doesn't matter. I'm enjoying it while I still can.
@@MrHarris73 Yeah, you're right. As someone who doesn't have parents anymore, I forgot that there are people who still enjoy their company. Glad your dad is still around.
The only thing thats caused me arthritis are my jobs.
me too i have gout now
As a 40 year knuckle cracker and diver, I can honestly say it doesn't cause arthritis but I can say that nitrogen builds up in the body, the joints you normally crack get stiff and sore, sometimes for days depending on your dive depth, ascent rate, and temperature.
Im learning way more on what i find in my recommended than school
School is a scam nowadays, doesn't matter if it's grade school, college/university or trade school. The way schools teach students as well as the subjects and information they focus on have been outdated for the demands of modern society for decades, wheras online sites like CZcams can keep up with the changing demands and needs of a rapidly evolving society.
*Me, casually cracking my knuckles while watching this:*
haha love it!
Same
Same!
Same
Felt a bit uncomfortable cracking my knuckles but still did it
When you are so smart that you use math equation to prove the source of a cracking sound theory
Yes seriously! Amazing chemical engineers!
@@ViolinMD i like to watch your videos cause iam preparing for our country's version of the mcat and you are always so cheerful and so positive hope you have a nice day
@@ViolinMD now i'm scared if I have to take a lesson about those equations
You know, I always heard that "cracking your knuckles causes arthritis" was an old wives tale. I remember my friend's mom making my friend think it was true and trying to lecture me over it. Then I looked it up and it seemed like it was mostly considered a myth (this was like 20 years ago.) Glad to hear more confirmation of this since I like to crack mine, lol.
If I remember correctly their is a psychological effect were if you enough people say something you believe it is true which is why I think so many people say it's true.
My mom said I would get "monkey knuckles". It just annoyed her, and I kept doing it anyway lol
I have finger arthritis now because of cracking, lol. This is my biggest mistake and insecurity ever.
Someone made that up because itâs so annoying!
This answer brings another question: What does it mean if someone can crack his knuckles and someone can't? Does it mean any difference in joint health or strength? Thanks for the video!
Oohhh good question. I'd like to know the answer too.
When cracking your fingers, toes, shoulders, elbows, back, or neck, the sense of relief is achieved when that tension is released. The joint feels relaxed again, which helps to alleviate stress in the body.đ
What about the jaw?
@@denelson83 That's not always good. cracking a jaw can actually be grinding down the cartilage. I have TMJ and Trigeminal Neuralgia and I've popped my jaw unintentionally several times followed by a crunching sound which is the cartilage being destroyed/damaged.
Which is why chiropractors make money!
This i have had sins todler in my ne. wen i am walking
@@Veronica-ew8yc wth are you trying to say are you okay?
"4th-year medical resident" makes me all smiley when you say it â€ïž
I can't wait till I can start saying that
Enjoy the smile while it lasts...cus once ur hit with the bill its very disheartening
I never thought I would feel so excited learning about knuckle cracking đ what a great teacher Siobhan is
All the years studying to be an Osteopath, and this is honestly the best explanation I have heard. I love your videos, extremely informative.
I pop my fingers, my wrist, my neck, my back, my toes, my ankle, my jaw and my knees. Basically my whole body pops somewhere. The knee is probably the only one that's kinda annoying to me, mostly because of the awkwardness of doing it in public, by having to swing my leg up and down.
I thought i was the only person who could crack my jaw! Yooooooo
Love cracking my knee so satisfying
Jaw? How do people do thatđđ
@@user-us9fu5po5c Twist it until you hear a loud snap.
Omg popping knees are the worst partđ
As a teacher with 25 years of experience, I have to say this: it takes an amazing, truly outstanding teacher to make any topic, even the knuckle cracking one, sound like the most important thing in the world and get your students so engaged, they just want you to keep talking and sharing your knowledge. Siobhan, not only you are a fantastic doctor, but you are also a very talented teacher. Thank you for shining your light and for sharing your knowledge with us!
Couldnât agree more!
As a physical therapist i approve every single word your saying!đ
I love how enthusiastic you get explaining đ you'll be an amazing teacher in the medical field I can imagine all the doctors that'll come out saying you was the best teacher they ever had â€
I cracked my knuckles in the first 10 seconds of this video. I couldnât resist.
hahah đ đ love it!
@@ViolinMDHello Doctor! I'm a Medical Aspirant from INDIAđźđł preparing for the Medical Entrance exam. I'm also being treated for mild ADHD. It'd really be Informative & Helpful if U posted a video on ADHD & it's overcoming measures
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i had to stretch my arms lol
such a pure human being this woman is
Her excitement is contagious.
When you talk, you are so happy and so excited, these days I get weird looking at it, but you put smile on my face.
Siobhan I hope you never leave CZcams đđ
aw thanks Gladys, that's so sweet of you to say! No plans to leave đ€
i agree she is currently inspiring me to go in to Medical
I agree too, she helps us learn. Iâm not planning on going to med school, but Iâm still trying to learn from her even though Iâm not planning on going.
Hi! Classical musician with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome here, a condition that affects joints and often makes patients like me crackle a LOT, in joints all over the body, without trying to! I get told it's rude for me to crack my joints in public, when due to my condition, I'm actually in a lot of pain if I DON'T crack them. People try to explain to me all the time, "Oh, that's so bad for you!" and I keep having to tell them, "No, it's not! The science says it doesn't do any damage, and I'm in pain that gets relieved (to an extent) when this joint pops!" So thanks for making this video - I'll be linking it next time anyone tries to tell me what they think I should and shouldn't be doing with my chronically ill body!
Amen Sister!!!!
Also have EDS and I felt this! â€ïž
Not that i'm in pain, but sometimes cracking things actually makes me more flexible, when i'm playing guitar and i crack my fingers and my wrists it goes much more fluent than when i didn't, keep cracking em up :D
So enthusiastic and informative! Made me smile! More people like you is what this world needs. Thank you
I love your energy and enthusiasm! Keep up the great work!
I've been trying to tell my dad that it's no problem, and I've been telling him before I knew what I was really doing, now I can tell him it's been a study for half a century, thank you.
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@@alextasarov1341 Yes
Not me cracking my knuckles right before clicking on this video đ
Same!
Hey! It's you again! đ
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She looks like a freshman who just gathered all hopes and dreams before stepping into university. Exited.
It's unfortunate that universities end up wearing them down to where they end up looking entered.
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I hope all my doctors look this excited âĄ
Love seeing the love for what you do
I love your passion for teaching science. It's so lovely. Wish we had more ppl like you.
For once I dont mind saying that your intro music isnt actually annoying or boring! Also I love the fact that you play violin to keep your joints active while being a doctor. Better than majority of the doctors here in America today...
@Violin MD youâre a fake bot impersonator.
I so wish you were a doc in the US. I have been following your channel for years and would love to have an arthritis doc with your outlook and gusto for the profession. Canadians couldnât be luckier having you as one of their docs.
Thank you for leaving references in the description!
As a lifelong knuckle cracker, this was interesting. Iâd love to hear your thoughts on whether or not chiropractic adjustments actually help you.
mmmmm great question! Something I would need to look more into, and I'd definitely be interested in doing that! Thanks for the suggestion
I tend to believe they do based on my own personal experience after dislocating my left shoulder. 30 days after the incident, it constantly felt like someone punched my arm and I was unable to extend it past the midpoint. Was scheduled for lengthy PT, but decided to talk with a chiropractor who moved the humerus back up (almost passed out) and regained full range of motion within 10 days.
All depends on the chiropractor. Gonstead chiropractors tend to be the best though. Like any profession there's a large number of mediocre people, a few really good ones, and then a bunch of bad ones as well. However we tend to pay most attention to the really bad ones and make a judgment based on those ones, even more so if you are biased against it. Dr. Ian and Dr. Rahim are two incredible Gonstead Chiros worth checking out. A few of the biggest distinguishing factors between good and bad practioners is methodology, as well as the understanding of basic principles and foundations (which can really translate to any profession).
@@seattlesix9953 sounds like a sublux. Not surprised a chiro fixed it. I had 2 dislocations. On my second one after I woke up from the drugs, I knew it was still out, told the doctors and they stood there and laughed at me and told me it was the drugs talking, sent me for another X-Ray and when they got it back they realized how wrong they were (which probably hurts as a doctor, especially when your patient is drugged up). Also to add to their pain, that dislocation wasn't even bad and shoulder reductions are quite simple.
Me Making my friends crack their joints:
Them: That Hurts!
Them the next day: *Got Addicted*
Lol
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Great video. Interesting, well thought through, well researched and very well presented. Two thumbs up.
you're so keen! I love it! :D thanks for that video!
I love how you are always so enthusiastic and happy! You seem so genuinely interested and excited, and Iâm always so happy watching your videos. Thank you for making us smile!
This is so interesting - would love to see more videos like this!
Great energy and infectious smile đ Iâm a knuckle cracker... so thanks for clearing this up... glad to know Iâm not doing any damage!
Iâm happy when Siobhan posts a video because even though she canât post very often (saving many lives đ) the videos are amazing and very informative. Thank you đ
I always crack my knuckles but can't bare the sound when others do it.
Same here.
@@jedimasterspidermad5173 Its so weird because its the same sound
@@wwefanforever7362 ikr. But I am the same with sniffling, I do it a lot when I am sick but I hate when I hear other people do it.
I feel the same way about sneezing lol
I feel like same way when I hear people chewing food. I smack sometimes when Iâm not paying attention, but Iâm quick to point it out when someone else does it.đ€Ł
A violinist doctor! Best of both worlds!
I love the radiating positivity and the constant smile. Keep it up! ^-^
my brother and i were just arguing about this lol perfect timing!
oh really? that's so funny - who was right in the end?!
Coincidence, i think not
Siobhan your smile is radiant. Always cheers me up.
Your excitement/enthusiasm made me happy.đ
My new favorite channel in 2021.
I'm a first year MBBS students while preparing for the entrance exams your videos kept me alive during the lockdowns as the exam got postponed but now I understood that being medical student is a hard job , professors are quickly finishing portions and exams are coming , dissection viva and all a lot of pending but even then when I see your videos it gives me a positive energy and I feel like to study and be a good doctor like youđ
Thanks Mohammed, so happy to hear these videos have been helpful! Good luck with your medical studies!!
@@ViolinMD so happy to get your reply thank you so much
Yeey, a rheumatolgy mystery video! MORE MORE MORE of these, please!
More coming for sure Stina!! So great to see you as always! đ€
Thank you for this priceless information...
I really appreciate your work â€ïžđ
*proceeds to crack all knuckles, hand-digit connections, back, toe knuckles, and neck*
I really appreciate how enthusiastic you are about something so simple. Makes it much more interesting to watch. ^ _ ^
Even my grandparents do this every day .Thank Doctors đ
The Canadian experiment was so cool
I love your enthusiasm and passion.
Greatly appreciate the nuanced explanation about how science is a process in this video! Some people see two conflicting theories and think A is newer so B is wrong and dumb, when in reality the work of one often *leads* to another, and sometimes we come back to old theories when the data suggests.
Science isn't a fight, it's everybody trying to figure out the answer together.
As a physio student where patients tend to ask about this, I found this very helpful! Thank you!
i sure hope it doesnât cause arthritis bc i literally do it all day long
Your curiosity is amazing and will make you an awesome doctor. Lucky the ones that become tour patients.God Bless.
Thank you Violin for this educational yet funny at the same time, God Bless!!!â€â€â€
such a daily dose of courage nd motivation
you used to inspire me during my med path
This was recommended.. how does YT know I crack my knuckles daily đ€
I love this persons energy
I've got a nervous habit of cracking my knuckles every half hour or so, I just do it subconsciously. This video helped me to stop worrying I might develop arthritis.
Aah i'm always so happy when i see you in my notifications! You are one of the reasons why i decided to go and try to follow my wish to be a med student
that's fantastic to hear! good luck on your journey to medicine!
We all need siobhan's energy, she is getting me through quarantine
You should react to greys anatomy, it's my favourite show
Sending all my love from Scotland x
Thanks for the suggestion! aw man so true, we need as much connection and energy as possible these days!
Im sharing this with everyone i know! Thank you so much, subscribing nows and going to be watching your older videos!!
I like how upbeat you are, makes me excited to learn đ
I love your videos they give me something new to learn every time you post
I actively avoided cracking my knuckles after reading the title. It was hard. Once I got reminded of knuckle cracking it was all I wanted to do
I love your enthusiasm!
That's a relief!
My body cracks all over the place when I stretch, particularly the joints.
Thank you for sharing such an interesting study!! I really enjoyed it!
Very informative video. Big fan and youâre a brilliant inspiration to all women who want to follow in your footsteps!!
The moment you said it is not bad for my joints, i liked the video :p
Wow...can see from your video that you love doing what you do... great video btw
So informative! Thanks!
This was so interesting! Thank you!!
It this point I'm wondering "How can this girl be so excited & passionate about the subject of knuckle cracking". I love your enthusiasm. You'd be fun to be around, well done.
Thanks for the explanation. I can tell that you really enjoy what you're doing. :)
Happy Easter and this was so interesting as I never knew this
Thanks for this! I always wanted to know about it!!
i wish you a speedy recovery.
Love your energy and analysis of studies! Factual and exciting to watch! I had a feeling your a fellow Canadian! Can't wait to get old enough and have RA and get referred to you :D lol
love all your videos â€ïž
This was such a great video! I absolutely loved it! I would love to see a video about Myasthenia Gravis! Itâs an auto immune that never gets talked about!! Much love from Oklahoma!!! đ„°đ„°đ„°
Fellow Okie here!!! Iâve tried getting her to move to Oklahoma to be my Rheumatologist! Lol. I can always hope!!!
Finally a vid I can show to my family so they can stop nagging me about my cracking.
you just made my day Doc --- subscribed!!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh thank you, finally.
Would love to see you play the violin for a few minutes on this show.
Would relax us significantly!
Love your videos! đ
stumbled onto this channel for this video! Cool!