[Link] Annoying, maybe, but not harmful: Why we feel compelled to crack our joints

Read: 28/1/2022 www.abc.net.au

Some people habitually crack their joints, others can't, and many are irritated by those who do. So what's going on? Why do people do it, is it harmful, what makes the noises, and what would happen if our joints weren't able to crack?

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