In general, knuckle cracking shouldn’t be painful. If there is pain, it could be from damaged ligaments or swollen joints. Talk with your doctor before cracking them if you have pain or swelling.

Many people crack their knuckles habitually ... Temporary swelling in the joints Underlying joint issues – Pain or swelling after cracking could indicate a pre-existing joint condition that ...

While knuckle cracking may annoy those ... which can lead to pain, stiffness and swelling. If you are experiencing joint pain ...

Paracetamol can help to ease pain, but ibuprofen also has an anti-inflammatory action, and tends to be more effective for joint problems. Take it regularly for a couple of weeks, but do be careful ...