Table of contents:
- What are joints?
- Where did the "crack" sound come from?
- Do the noises in the stretching have a bad effect?
- How to deal with soreness without sounding joints?
You must have heard the joints sound when they are stretched. Or maybe you have become addicted to hearing the 'crack' sound every time you stretch a joint that feels sore and stiff. However, is this allowed?
What are joints?
Joints are joints of several bones. There are 2 types of joints: dead joints and movable joints. The joints of the body that can make sound are motion joints, including the knuckles, back, neck, knees, ankles and elbows. The human joint consists of cartilage (consisting of ligaments and tendons) which is protected by a capsule coated with a liquid containing oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Where did the "crack" sound come from?
When you stretch your fingers quickly and with a jerky motion, the space in the joint will be enlarged and the pressure in the joint will decrease. This condition then pushes out the air contained in the liquid, and the release of this gas is what produces sound.
Some people feel that cracking or cracking their neck or knuckles is believed to reduce joint soreness and stiffness. Not surprisingly, the activity of ringing these joints has even become a habit for some people.
Do the noises in the stretching have a bad effect?
Doing it once or twice probably won't have a big impact. Even though the stiffness disappeared, it turned out to be only temporary. However, if made a habit, it will deviate from the actual rules of the joint. Moreover, our cartilage is elastic and flexible. This habit has the potential to destroy what it contains
A study was conducted on 300 people who have been accustomed to cracking their knuckles for approximately 35 years. This study revealed that their joints were enlarged and their hands weakened. Their grip strength was only a quarter of what they should be.
Different parts, different impacts that will be felt. A fitness expert said that if this habit is often done in the neck area, it will be able to increase the risk of stroke exposure, because this habit is thought to be able to trigger damage to arteries and arteries. If the movement is carried out in the neck area and you experience a pinched nerve, the impact can be to inhibit the brain's command to the limb organs in your body.
How to deal with soreness without sounding joints?
Experts suggest moving more often and doing physical activity every time you feel achy. Even if these activities have become a habit, you should do it gently. Don't stomp too much and don't overdo it, such as twisting or bending too much. This can put extra strain on the joints and increase the risk of developing arthritis.
It should also be noted that if you hear a loud cracking sound when you are stretching your joint, until you can hear the grinding sound enough, it could be a symptom of osteoarthritis, a disorder in joint cartilage that causes joints to feel stiff and painful. This symptom is known as crepitus.
