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Is There Any Damage Associated With Crackling Of Neck And Knuckles?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am XXXXXXX Soft Engg. working from 4 years in IT industry.
I feel relaxed and good, when crack the "knuckles" and "Neck".
This happening with me from 2-3 years, I know it's the bad practice.
So, How to stop this ? is there any damage might caused in these previous years by doing this?
Please advice doctor.
I am XXXXXXX Soft Engg. working from 4 years in IT industry.
I feel relaxed and good, when crack the "knuckles" and "Neck".
This happening with me from 2-3 years, I know it's the bad practice.
So, How to stop this ? is there any damage might caused in these previous years by doing this?
Please advice doctor.
Brief Answer:
It will not damage the joint.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painless crackling of the neck and knuckles, I do not think we have any reasons to worry.
Sometimes as a normal phenomena, fluid (synovial fluid) that lubricate the joint release bubbles which pop and crackle with movement. This occurs very commonly after a period of inactivity or during certain movements. This is harmless and will not damage your joints but a sudden jerk given for joint crackling can cause an injury causing a persistent pain in the area.
You don't need to worry if there is no associated joint pain; but you have to do some conditioning exercises to improve the overall integrity of the joint - stronger muscle will take the weight of the joint and help to reduce the pressure on articulating surfaces, thus preventing any damage to the joint.
You can learn the proper exercises for this from a proficient physiotherapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
It will not damage the joint.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painless crackling of the neck and knuckles, I do not think we have any reasons to worry.
Sometimes as a normal phenomena, fluid (synovial fluid) that lubricate the joint release bubbles which pop and crackle with movement. This occurs very commonly after a period of inactivity or during certain movements. This is harmless and will not damage your joints but a sudden jerk given for joint crackling can cause an injury causing a persistent pain in the area.
You don't need to worry if there is no associated joint pain; but you have to do some conditioning exercises to improve the overall integrity of the joint - stronger muscle will take the weight of the joint and help to reduce the pressure on articulating surfaces, thus preventing any damage to the joint.
You can learn the proper exercises for this from a proficient physiotherapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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