Finger cracking, which is a stress relief or relaxation method for many people, shows that people in 54%It has become a daily habit. Despite this, many myths such as “It causes arthritis”, “It swells the fingers”, “It causes loss of strength in the hand” are still widely expressed.
Where Does the “Crack” Sound Come From?
Orthopedic and joint health specialist Dr. Syed Nadeem Abbas, cracking your fingers is often completely harmlesspoints out that .
According to the expert statement:
click sound, gas bubbles in joint fluidIt consists of explosion due to pressure change.
In other words, there is no possibility of bones rubbing against each other or damaging the joint.
However, during cracking pain, swelling, increased temperature in the joint or limited movementIf so, the situation may be different.
When Is It Dangerous?
While cracking fingers:
If pain occurs,
If there is significant swelling or redness in the joint,
If the range of motion of the joint decreases
these symptoms, joint inflammation (arthritis)or it may be a sign of another orthopedic problem. Dr. Abbas says that in such cases, it should be evaluated by an expert.
Arthritis Can Be Seen at Any Age
Arthritis, which is often associated with old age, can actually affect all age groups.
osteoarthritisincreases with age,
rheumatoid arthritisAnd psoriatic arthritisInflammatory types of arthritis such as can also occur in young people.
Early diagnosis is of great importance in protecting joint health and improving the quality of life in the coming years.
