The sweet release of cracking knuckles has always baffled scientists. Over the years, scientists trying to explain the cracking sound have pointed to “bubbles” created by rapid pressure changes in the ...

Experts say you shouldn't be concerned if you notice your knees crackling or popping as you get up from low positions. Oleg Breslavtsev via Getty Images Turns out, this is a pretty common occurrence, ...

Knuckle cracking is very common. Many people do it everyday instinctively, but never figure out why or what causes the popping sound. There have been debates about what the sound of knuckle cracking ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Snap, crackle, pop. If you're a knuckle cracker, that familiar sound when you consciously pop your joints is like comfort food. You know it might not be so healthy for your hands ...

If you’ve ever popped or cracked your joints — by accident or on purpose — you’re not alone. There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your bones make: crepitus.

Whether it’s one or all of your knuckles, you may wonder what causes the cracking sound. Although interesting, “cracking joints” and “popping knuckles” are not fully understood. In fact, cracking ...

UC Davis Health System research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago helps resolve two persistent questions about knuckle cracking: What causes the ...

In some households, cracking your knuckles is a declaration of war. Whether you’re in the camp that can’t stand the sound or the one that can’t see what the fuss is about, you might be surprised to ...

An age-old urban legend that claims cracking one’s knuckles will lead to arthritis may be old in every middle school child’s repertoire, but a look at the scientific literature finds that there is ...