India, Oct. 30 -- Dr Ashish Baweja, consultant and in charge of clinical immunology and rheumatology at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, told HT Lifestyle that several commonly followed “healthy habits” around joint care are not based on sound medical advice, and he set out five joint health myths in an interaction cited in an Oct. 29, 2026 update.
Myth 1: Knuckle cracking and arthritis
Dr Ashish Baweja said there is little evidence to suggest knuckle cracking directly causes arthritis, explaining that the popping sound usually occurs when gas bubbles form or move around in joint fluid.
He added that it is not recommended to repeatedly force a joint to crack or to continue despite pain and swelling.
Myth 2: Joint pain after workouts
Dr Bawe...