Arthritis in the fingers and knuckles can be painful and may ultimately lead to a loss of function. View pictures and discover eight symptoms, such as stiffness.

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 ...

As opposed to actual arthritis, Husni says cracking your knuckles can lead to joint laxity, which can cause pain—and you might mistake that sensation for arthritis. In other words, that’s ...

Cracking knuckles will not cause arthritis, nor will it make your knuckles bigger. "The short term change in pressure in each joint you crack is unlikely to have any negative impact on the ...

Although cracking your knuckles may irritate those around you, it is unlikely to increase your risk of developing arthritis. Cracking a knuckle makes a pop sound when bubbles in the fluid that ...

Popping your knuckles, if done correctly, has few if any long-term bad health effects, according to decades of studies. This includes osteoarthritis. Skip Navigation ...

When each group was asked about knuckle-cracking habits, it actually turned out that those who didn't crack their knuckles had slightly greater rates of arthritis (18.1 percent versus 21.5 percent).

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain in the hand or finger joints. Discover the causes and treatments of hand and finger RA, along with tips to help relieve RA pain.

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes. At first, you might wake up with sore or stiff fingers, notice discomfort after using your fingers ...

It doesn’t cause arthritis, doesn’t wear down your joints and may even feel satisfying. Still, be mindful of how and when you do it. Gentle movements are key.

A new study by researchers from the University of Birmingham, UCL, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Birmingham Children's ...

Early arthritis in your fingers often starts with stiffness, aching, or swelling. Common causes include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and past injuries.