Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and stiffness. It is part of the rheumatic family, like osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that results from the wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is another, rarer form of arthritis: this is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the tissues of the joints. “Classic” arthritis can affect any joint in the body and is often associated with age, family history or repeated injuries. Although arthritis is a common inflammation, it is not inevitable, and its prevention or treatment depends on several factors, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The sound made when knuckle cracking comes from cavitation, a process in which gas bubbles burst in the synovial fluid that lubricates the joints. This sound is therefore not a sign of damage to the joints themselves. Studies have been conducted to assess the long-term effects of this practice, and the majority of them have found no evidence of a link between knuckle cracking and the development of arthritis… Still, researchers have noted that those who regularly crack their knuckles may experience mild weakness or swelling in the joints, but without the severe symptoms associated with arthritis.
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