Synovial fluid is a lubricant for your joints and reduces friction.

After 20 minutes, nitrogen bubbles reappear, creating a vicious cycle of knuckle cracking.

However, according toNCBI, there is no link betweenarthritisand cracking your knuckles.

woman cracking her knuckles

However, popping your knuckles may reduce grip strength (viaMedical News Today).

man cracking his knuckles

woman cracking her knuckles