A common habit and an unhealthy
one too. Few of us tend to break our knuckles whenever we get high on a few
emotions, the most common one being Boredom. Sitting through an Economics class,
if we are bored, we crack our knuckles; Watching a movie, if it drags, we do
it; Waking up from a long sleep, we crush them as we stretch; Writing an exam
paper, we do it when we a minute’s rest to resume writing. We can name so many other
situations like this. Though we may enjoy the sensation, grating your bones
over one another is not such a good idea.
While we crack our knuckles at
times when our joints feel rigid and stiff, doing it during times of boredom is
not advisable. The more frequent you start doing it, the more the knuckle
joints start rubbing against each other. This leads to weakness in the joints
and you fingers lose firmness. Soon, if you open your palms and hold them
still, you can notice your fingers shaking for no particular reason.
Tips
to Overcome: For
the first few days, it is necessary that we remain conscious to note how many
times we actually pop our knuckles in a day. Then, try replacing it with
other relaxing habits like fanning out your fingers.
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