India, Jan. 5 -- It's a habit that often elicits a cringe from bystanders, but according to a Florida-based doctor, that satisfying 'pop' is far less destructive than many believe. Dr David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon specialising in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, recently took to social media to debunk common myths surrounding knuckle cracking. Also read | Physiotherapist suggests 7 tips to keep your bones and joints healthy for life, says don't delay care

In a video he shared on January 4, Dr Abbasi explained the science behind the sound that has long been the subject of old wives' tales. Contrary to the popular belief that the sound comes from bones rubbing against one another, Dr Abbasi clarified that the noise is actual...