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comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
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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Master of the Munchkins
246 posts
246 posts
Posted:
i do the back thing, is it bad for you? i swear my brother has a hole in his chest cos of it
i do the back thing, is it bad for you? i swear my brother has a hole in his chest cos of it
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comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Posted:
A hole in his chest?!
A hole in his chest?!
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Master of the Munchkins
246 posts
246 posts
Posted:
not a hole, but a kinda dip, that he didnt hav b4 he started cracking his bach
not a hole, but a kinda dip, that he didnt hav b4 he started cracking his bach
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old hand
853 posts
Location: Behind you...
old hand
853 posts
Location: Behind you...
Posted:
Yes! It's true! I've done Yoga for years with a very, very wise indian instructor. He used to crack my back for me, every time it went he'd just go 'Ah, good, release of tension'. When I asked him about it he said that if you apply firm pressure (NOT trying to force them) the joints only crack if they need to, it releases pressure in the joints and it does feel really, really good. I click all over in Yoga but i've never had painful joints.
Yes! It's true! I've done Yoga for years with a very, very wise indian instructor. He used to crack my back for me, every time it went he'd just go 'Ah, good, release of tension'. When I asked him about it he said that if you apply firm pressure (NOT trying to force them) the joints only crack if they need to, it releases pressure in the joints and it does feel really, really good. I click all over in Yoga but i've never had painful joints.
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Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
I've never really needed to crack anything... that happens when I stretch. I like stretching.
I've never really needed to crack anything... that happens when I stretch. I like stretching.
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addict
674 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
addict
674 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
Posted:
A hole in the chest? Haha, I knew people with this. It freaked me out the first time I went to push them and my hand went half-way into their chest... It's a condition. Concave chest or something. I've actually seen people eat cereal out of this cavity while laying on a couch.
Disturbing.
A hole in the chest? Haha, I knew people with this. It freaked me out the first time I went to push them and my hand went half-way into their chest... It's a condition. Concave chest or something. I've actually seen people eat cereal out of this cavity while laying on a couch.
Disturbing.
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Altyd Brandend
149 posts
Location: Orange County, California, USA
Altyd Brandend
149 posts
Location: Orange County, California, USA
Posted:
Wow that last "cereal bit" just made me throw up in my mouth a lil. I click what ever i can, its nice
Wow that last "cereal bit" just made me throw up in my mouth a lil. I click what ever i can, its nice
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674 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
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674 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
Posted:
Ha! Then my work here is done. I've never been able to gross someone out THAT much...
Ha! Then my work here is done.
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UnNatural Scientist - Currently working on a Breville-legged monkey
757 posts
Location: Bath Uni or Shrewsbury, UK
UnNatural Scientist - Currently working on a Breville-legged monkey
757 posts
Location: Bath Uni or Shrewsbury, UK
Posted:
I also walk around barefoot, some people seem to think that's strange.
I worked with a guy that pick his nose in public, finger and thumb, really root around and pull out all kinds of crap. That was gross, and he'd do it in lunch IN FRONT OF PEOPLE EATING!
Gah!
And people that eat with their mouth open and make that "lukp lukp lukp" noise, that really grinds my goat.
But then I'm possitive that I do things that really bother poeple.
I also walk around barefoot, some people seem to think that's strange.
I worked with a guy that pick his nose in public, finger and thumb, really root around and pull out all kinds of crap. That was gross, and he'd do it in lunch IN FRONT OF PEOPLE EATING!
Gah!
And people that eat with their mouth open and make that "lukp lukp lukp" noise, that really grinds my goat.
But then I'm possitive that I do things that really bother poeple.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
walking around in bare feet is not so odd in Texas. In south africa it seems to be expected.
walking around in bare feet is not so odd in Texas. In south africa it seems to be expected.
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Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Posted:
Firepoise, a lot of back and neck pain is also caused by stress - both emotional and physical. While stretching may help some relieve that pain, it doesn't work for everyone. The best solution would be to remove what is causing the undue stress.
Firepoise, a lot of back and neck pain is also caused by stress - both emotional and physical. While stretching may help some relieve that pain, it doesn't work for everyone. The best solution would be to remove what is causing the undue stress.
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no excuses. no apologies.
1,799 posts
Location: aotearoa, New Zealand
no excuses. no apologies.
1,799 posts
Location: aotearoa, New Zealand
Posted:
i wouldn't recommend it.
there is lots of literature out there about joints and how they work and what different things do.
its fascinating.
i wouldn't recommend it.
there is lots of literature out there about joints and how they work and what different things do.
its fascinating.
those that know, dont say. those that say, dont know.
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Posted:
I've been cracking my knuckles for about 13 years. I've never seen any harm... I knew it probably damaged joints, etc but didn't care. It's so freaking hard to stop!! Anyway. A couple months ago I was trying to crack my right pinky and ever since then I've had pain in it. I finally went to the doctor today and he splinted my finger. Turns out I have a ganglia cyst:
Ganglion Cyst aka Bible Bump
Affects: Wrist / Hand
Type: Connective tissue
Symptoms: Bump or concentrated swelling resulting from synovial fluid leaking from an injured tendon into, the surrounding soft-tissues which eventually encapsulates the fluid and becomes a cyst.
This type of injury is ****usually caused by repetitive stress or direct trauma to the affected area.****
===
So, there you have it-- cracking your knuckles does damage your joints. So... I'm going to try to stop but it's very hard. I don't know if I'll succeed...but hopefully by telling the rest of you this, you will be forewarned.
*~Becky~*
I've been cracking my knuckles for about 13 years. I've never seen any harm... I knew it probably damaged joints, etc but didn't care. It's so freaking hard to stop!! Anyway. A couple months ago I was trying to crack my right pinky and ever since then I've had pain in it. I finally went to the doctor today and he splinted my finger. Turns out I have a ganglia cyst:
Ganglion Cyst aka Bible Bump
Affects: Wrist / Hand
Type: Connective tissue
Symptoms: Bump or concentrated swelling resulting from synovial fluid leaking from an injured tendon into, the surrounding soft-tissues which eventually encapsulates the fluid and becomes a cyst.
This type of injury is ****usually caused by repetitive stress or direct trauma to the affected area.****
===
So, there you have it-- cracking your knuckles does damage your joints. So... I'm going to try to stop but it's very hard. I don't know if I'll succeed...but hopefully by telling the rest of you this, you will be forewarned.
*~Becky~*
HAIL TO THE KING BABY
204 posts
Location: MANCHESTER
204 posts
Location: MANCHESTER
Posted:
i used to crack my knuckles, my neck and my back...but my party piece was to crack my chest! my chest would pop, then i'd go dizzy and pass out for a moment!
i had to stop doing that coz i banged my head once when i collapsed!
i used to crack my knuckles, my neck and my back...but my party piece was to crack my chest! my chest would pop, then i'd go dizzy and pass out for a moment!
i had to stop doing that coz i banged my head once when i collapsed!
I DO NOT REGRET THE THINGS I HAVE DONE, ONLY THOSE I DID NOT DO.
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Redneck Woman
566 posts
Location: Texas, Yeeeeehaaaaaw, USA
Redneck Woman
566 posts
Location: Texas, Yeeeeehaaaaaw, USA
Posted:
i can pop my knees, elbows and hips any time i want...it kind of cool. Except i have double jointed hips and when i pop them they go the wrong way
i can pop my knees, elbows and hips any time i want...it kind of cool. Except i have double jointed hips and when i pop them they go the wrong way
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HAIL TO THE KING BABY
204 posts
Location: MANCHESTER
204 posts
Location: MANCHESTER
Posted:
are you following me?
are you following me?
I DO NOT REGRET THE THINGS I HAVE DONE, ONLY THOSE I DID NOT DO.
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Redneck Woman
566 posts
Location: Texas, Yeeeeehaaaaaw, USA
Redneck Woman
566 posts
Location: Texas, Yeeeeehaaaaaw, USA
Posted:
nooooooooooooooooooooooooo i am not following you....you are following me
nooooooooooooooooooooooooo i am not following you....you are following me
Top Three Things I've Learn While Being A Mom
1. Baby poop comes in many colors.
2. Makes sure all dirty diapers are not accessable to my dog.
3. Burp rags are not big enough.
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