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Posted:
Some people say it's bad and it causes arthritis, others say it's just like little air bubbles and that it's harmless.
What do you think?
Good or bad?
Some people get offended when people do it.
It's one of those things that people get yukkied out by. I personally get yukkied out by the sound of people scratching an itch on their skin.
Anyone have any bad habits that don't necessarily offend people?
or
Do you get offended by any little habits people have? Has anyone ever been offended by some little habit you've done?
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Some people say it's bad and it causes arthritis, others say it's just like little air bubbles and that it's harmless.
What do you think?
Good or bad?
Some people get offended when people do it.
It's one of those things that people get yukkied out by. I personally get yukkied out by the sound of people scratching an itch on their skin.
Anyone have any bad habits that don't necessarily offend people?
or
Do you get offended by any little habits people have? Has anyone ever been offended by some little habit you've done?
EDITED_BY: xabandonedx (1111490443)
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Posted:
I crack my knuckles a lot.. my knuckles have actually grown a bit since I did it.. I don't think it's really that harmful, honestly.. at least I don't do it as often as I used to!
I hiccup a lot, although it's not a habbit, because I can't help it, but people always stop and stare, if we're eating or something.. lala...
Also, I don't wear socks or slippers in my house... In Germany, EVERYONE wears things on their feet. I can't I need to have my feet freeeee!!!
~ Bobo
I crack my knuckles a lot.. my knuckles have actually grown a bit since I did it.. I don't think it's really that harmful, honestly.. at least I don't do it as often as I used to!
I hiccup a lot, although it's not a habbit, because I can't help it, but people always stop and stare, if we're eating or something.. lala...
Also, I don't wear socks or slippers in my house... In Germany, EVERYONE wears things on their feet. I can't I need to have my feet freeeee!!!
~ Bobo
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Posted:
i crack almost all my joints i dont even notice i do it anymore. one habit i hate (not really offended just irritated by) is people chewing with their mouths open and nails scratching on jeans eeek my dads nails make the worst sounds...... aaah i gotta go distract myself from my own mind now aaah i cant stop thinkin about the sounds now yuuuuuuuk!!!!
i crack almost all my joints i dont even notice i do it anymore. one habit i hate (not really offended just irritated by) is people chewing with their mouths open and nails scratching on jeans eeek my dads nails make the worst sounds...... aaah i gotta go distract myself from my own mind now aaah i cant stop thinkin about the sounds now yuuuuuuuk!!!!
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Posted:
Every part of my body cracks when i move.
I was born with dislocated hips...hope they dont go crappy on me wen i'm old
Every part of my body cracks when i move.
I was born with dislocated hips...hope they dont go crappy on me wen i'm old
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chances are they will, especially with the movements involved in spinning, you will probably end up with and rsi in your hip or sumthn i hate the chewing with mouth open thing, especially when your trying to read a book or watch a movie, i just feel like stapling their mouth shut or sumthin
(Repetitive Strain Injury)
chances are they will, especially with the movements involved in spinning, you will probably end up with and rsi in your hip or sumthn i hate the chewing with mouth open thing, especially when your trying to read a book or watch a movie, i just feel like stapling their mouth shut or sumthin
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Posted:
gr stupid hips
gr stupid hips
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Posted:
My lovely boy cracks his neck in a very painful-sounding way. I tell him it'll give him arthritis, but he laughs at me and says it feels better
I hate that sound - in the same way that I hate the sound of balloons rubbing against each other.
However, fingernails down the blackboard is fine
My lovely boy cracks his neck in a very painful-sounding way. I tell him it'll give him arthritis, but he laughs at me and says it feels better
I hate that sound - in the same way that I hate the sound of balloons rubbing against each other.
However, fingernails down the blackboard is fine
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Posted:
there is absolutely no proof that it causes arthritis, and in fact the few studies on it show rather the reverse - no indication of a conneection between arthritis and knuckle/joint cracking whatsoever.
It is also completly unknown if any damage is caused at all, but studies that might say something to this effect either demostrante no damage, inconclusive results, or at best "weak evidence" of damage to the joint.
Cavatation (rapid movement of a gas or liquid) is the cause of the sound
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Some people say it's bad and it causes arthritis, others say it's just like little air bubbles and that it's harmless.
there is absolutely no proof that it causes arthritis, and in fact the few studies on it show rather the reverse - no indication of a conneection between arthritis and knuckle/joint cracking whatsoever.
It is also completly unknown if any damage is caused at all, but studies that might say something to this effect either demostrante no damage, inconclusive results, or at best "weak evidence" of damage to the joint.
Cavatation (rapid movement of a gas or liquid) is the cause of the sound
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Really? I read a study recently that said there may be some 'slight damage' of the muscles... here's the concluding paragraph
"So what can we conclude? There's weak evidence for some damage to the joints; there's a reasonable, but speculative, model for the mechanism. There is hard evidence that the effect is not inevitable; not all members of the KC groups showed damage. I would conclude, personally, that it's quite likely that cracking your knuckles could lead to some unpleasantness down the road; and since there's little reason to continue an annoying and asocial habit, I'd suggest quitting. But since your loved ones have probably already suggested this many a time, it's unlikely you'll take my word for it. "
Really? I read a study recently that said there may be some 'slight damage' of the muscles... here's the concluding paragraph
"So what can we conclude? There's weak evidence for some damage to the joints; there's a reasonable, but speculative, model for the mechanism. There is hard evidence that the effect is not inevitable; not all members of the KC groups showed damage. I would conclude, personally, that it's quite likely that cracking your knuckles could lead to some unpleasantness down the road; and since there's little reason to continue an annoying and asocial habit, I'd suggest quitting. But since your loved ones have probably already suggested this many a time, it's unlikely you'll take my word for it. "
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"weak evidence" is science lingo for "well, I want to prove something but am completely unable to so I'll say it in such a way that no one can really argue with my statement since it can't be disproved either"
if the best you can do is "weak evidence" at a science conference, then you should just keep your mouth shut and not ruin your reputation on supporting conjecture.
"weak evidence" is science lingo for "well, I want to prove something but am completely unable to so I'll say it in such a way that no one can really argue with my statement since it can't be disproved either"
if the best you can do is "weak evidence" at a science conference, then you should just keep your mouth shut and not ruin your reputation on supporting conjecture.
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ok then, this is why I am not a scientist
ok then, this is why I am not a scientist
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because you are too fond of supporting conjecture, old wives tales, and urban myth?
because you are too fond of supporting conjecture, old wives tales, and urban myth?
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Posted:
*shivers* no, i dont like the fingernails on the blackboard.
I hate people jiggling their legs or feet, especially in exams, because once i notice it, i can't ignore it. And they're always rubbing or hitting on something, which, in an almost silent exam room is kinda hard to ignore. But what is strange, is that they hardly notice they're doing it.
*shivers* no, i dont like the fingernails on the blackboard.
I hate people jiggling their legs or feet, especially in exams, because once i notice it, i can't ignore it. And they're always rubbing or hitting on something, which, in an almost silent exam room is kinda hard to ignore. But what is strange, is that they hardly notice they're doing it.
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Let me tell you sciency type... there are certain truths lying behind old wives tales and urban myths... not everything is proved by science
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Let me tell you sciency type... there are certain truths lying behind old wives tales and urban myths... not everything is proved by science
(am ducking and running for cover)
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yes, but much is DISPROVED by science, especially so called truths behind old wives and urban myths
yes, but much is DISPROVED by science, especially so called truths behind old wives and urban myths
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Yowsers! this thred is harsh, spread the love dudes.
Yowsers! this thred is harsh, spread the love dudes.
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then you should just keep your mouth shut and not ruin your reputation
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I was born with dislocated hips...hope they dont go crappy on me wen i'm old
Written by:wheres the compassion; Sakura_moon i'm sure it will be fine and if its not then you can tear it up in a super powered wheel chair scaring the [censored] out of us all.
chances are they will, especially with the movements involved in spinning, you will probably end up with and rsi in your hip
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Pah. You have no romance in your soul!
(oops, sorry, that was aimed at Vanize)
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Pah. You have no romance in your soul!
(oops, sorry, that was aimed at Vanize)
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where is the romance in perpetuating lies, untruths, and misconceptions?
where is the romance in perpetuating lies, untruths, and misconceptions?
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Because they are old stories passed down through generations. By old wives, in fact
Anyways, I'm going to keep telling him it's a bad thing. Because it's better to be safe than sorry
Because they are old stories passed down through generations. By old wives, in fact
Anyways, I'm going to keep telling him it's a bad thing. Because it's better to be safe than sorry
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Posted:
the poor sod, always innundated with untruths in an attempt to change his nature - you are very inconsiderate you know.
the poor sod, always innundated with untruths in an attempt to change his nature - you are very inconsiderate you know.
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Lol, really?
I don't think he minds. He is particularly well cared for
Lol, really?
I don't think he minds. He is particularly well cared for
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if he was so well cared for, you'd be doing the neck cracking for him! and he'd have enough neck massages to not have to crack his neck anyway.
if he was so well cared for, you'd be doing the neck cracking for him! and he'd have enough neck massages to not have to crack his neck anyway.
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Ahhh. That's a good point. Unfortunately I can't do massages very well, and I'd be worried about damaging him.
Maybe he will teach me someday... or you can give me some pointers at Falmouth?!
Ahhh. That's a good point. Unfortunately I can't do massages very well, and I'd be worried about damaging him.
Maybe he will teach me someday... or you can give me some pointers at Falmouth?!
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So then do you guys oppose the back cracking in the same fashion? Chiropractors do that all the time to ease people's aches and woes...
So then do you guys oppose the back cracking in the same fashion? Chiropractors do that all the time to ease people's aches and woes...
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Posted:
Firepoise, have you ever had your guy crack your neck or back? If not, I suggest you try it. You will be amazed at how good it makes your body feel when everything is back in it's proper place. Trust me, if it doesn't need to be cracked, it won't go so no need to worry there.
Firepoise, have you ever had your guy crack your neck or back? If not, I suggest you try it. You will be amazed at how good it makes your body feel when everything is back in it's proper place. Trust me, if it doesn't need to be cracked, it won't go so no need to worry there.
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Spritie - that makes me feel alot better about my spine crunching all the time. *phew* hehe.
Spritie - that makes me feel alot better about my spine crunching all the time. *phew* hehe.
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i only learnt to crack my knuckles like a year ago, but now i do it all the time because they feel kinda stiff if i dont, i swear they never felt like that before i started cracking them, maybe its like addictive or something, they should study that
i only learnt to crack my knuckles like a year ago, but now i do it all the time because they feel kinda stiff if i dont, i swear they never felt like that before i started cracking them, maybe its like addictive or something, they should study that
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i was on the trampolines at school earlier, and mis-judged going into a front drop and all the vertabrae cracked up my spine really loudly.
Made me laugh and everbody else go 'ew'
i was on the trampolines at school earlier, and mis-judged going into a front drop and all the vertabrae cracked up my spine really loudly.
Made me laugh and everbody else go 'ew'
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Posted:
I crack my neck, back and knuckles several times a day. Feels great...
The only thing Im worried about is that sometimes my thumbs, if left immobile for any length of time, freeze up and I have to move them for them to crack. Maybe Im getting arthritis or something.
I crack my neck, back and knuckles several times a day. Feels great...
The only thing Im worried about is that sometimes my thumbs, if left immobile for any length of time, freeze up and I have to move them for them to crack. Maybe Im getting arthritis or something.
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I crack every joint possible in my body, my knees when I get out of bed, my back, neck, fingers (all joints, even deep in the thumb, if you pull it it crack inside you hand...) And especially my knees and back feel a lot looser after I crack them... I asked an Ergonomics student, and she said I might wear out your cartilage (same stuff as whats in you ears, it acts as a lubricant so you bones don't just slide against eachother) Arthirtis is nonsense.. of course you can get it, but not from cracking your joints.
btw my knuckles seem pretty big too, maybe that's from cracking them ?
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I crack every joint possible in my body, my knees when I get out of bed, my back, neck, fingers (all joints, even deep in the thumb, if you pull it it crack inside you hand...) And especially my knees and back feel a lot looser after I crack them... I asked an Ergonomics student, and she said I might wear out your cartilage (same stuff as whats in you ears, it acts as a lubricant so you bones don't just slide against eachother) Arthirtis is nonsense.. of course you can get it, but not from cracking your joints.
btw my knuckles seem pretty big too, maybe that's from cracking them ?
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Posted:
Sometimes when I've been sitting down for a while say at school or something I'll stand up and crack me back. Place your fists on your spine and bend back and it's like a collection of chunky cracks. My chiropracter tells me off. But I don't do it often anymore. I used to crack my neck if I'd slept the wrong way that night.
Sometimes when I've been sitting down for a while say at school or something I'll stand up and crack me back. Place your fists on your spine and bend back and it's like a collection of chunky cracks. My chiropracter tells me off. But I don't do it often anymore. I used to crack my neck if I'd slept the wrong way that night.
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