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 ...

That satisfying pop from knuckles or unexpected crack from knees during stretches often puzzles both medical professionals and patients alike. While these sounds can startle or concern some people ...

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 ...

There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your joints make: crepitus. Here's what causes it.

In the first study of its kind, 400 ultrasound evaluations showed that the knuckle-cracking sound occurs when gas bubbles form in joints very quickly — faster than the blink of an eye.

Snap, crackle, pop: the sound of cracking knuckles is familiar to everyone, but scientists are having a hell of a time figuring out what causes it. A new ...

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 ...

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis? The popping sounds made by cracking knuckles has been studied for decades.