I crack/pop my knuckles, jaw, collar-bone, hips, arms, neck, toes, and feet as much as possible. It annoys my husband and must annoy my friends/co-workers etc. Why am I so addicted? How do I stop? PS- Please spare me the lecture on it causing arthrities because I am a medical student and know that is not true.
I am addicted to popping/cracking my joints constantly...how do I stop??
I have that habit too, and you don't realize it till you're with a crowd, lost in your thoughts and start cracking away. The best is when you use your neck muscles to swing and crack your neck and everyone just stares at you. Or when you open your hand as if to motion "5" then slowly and deliberately crack each finger on the way down to your palm, ending in a fist.
The best way is to excuse yourself briefly, bathroom, kitchen and so forth. The way i figure its as if the most active people need to crack their joints. So be proud!!
Reply:when you break one you'll stop
Reply:Have you tried wearing mittens or something? the embarassment alone should make you stop.
PS Rememeber this when you are qualified, and one of your patients says "I've tried to stop but...."
Reply:Well what i did (i used to crack my knuckles) was every time i felt like cracking them i would just squeeze my palms for 5-10 seconds and let it go and relax. It doesn't work for everyone though...
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Do you agree with my answer in this post?
Why is it that most people don't understand that negative reinforcement doesn't always mean hitting your dog?
It can mean teaching your dog that if he doesn't pay attention to you, he will get a pop on the collar with a choke chain.
It doesn't hurt your dog, it just redirects his mind. it's the equivalent me tapping a person on the shoulder to get their attention.
Here is the post:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Do you agree with my answer in this post?
YUP!
answer my question?
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...
Reply:Yes, I do agree with you. I do not agree with physical punishment (hitting the dog). Anger begets anger.
Reply:That's a good point.
Without going to your link tho I think most people think negative re-inforcement just naturally equals abusive treatment to the dog.
Reply:I'm a balanced trainer. This means that I train using positive methods until the dog understands the behavior. I then use negative reinforcement to remind him that I know that he can do the behavior and he MUST do the behavior whether I have a cookie in my hand or not. These are life issues. I don't want my dogs to think that they have a CHOICE to not come to me when I call them as that can get them dead. I use the NILIF program in my training classes and with clients. When I'm in the park training my dogs, I have an audience. People wish that their dog will behave that good. Some will tell me how nasty I am because I told the dog "NO". When I ask them if they have a dog, they reply that their dog is at home because they can't make him behave in public. Sorry cookies are a good way to start dogs and pups in training but to have a well trained dog there needs to be some consequences for not doing the behavior besides withholding the treat. I read your answer and it is similar to one that I would give. Some people have no idea...
Reply:One of the reasons that I have never liked the terms positive and negative reinforcement. The terms simply paint an improper mental image, and in no way describe the actions of positive and negative reinforcement. There are four courses of action, not just two.
There is an art to understanding when each of the four would be the proper course of action, and quite honestly very few will master that art. That is why we see so many using one or the other but not all.
If you participate in one of the dog sports that requires intense upper level training, you will quickly learn that there are a few that win time after time regardless of what dog they have. There is a simple explanation for this, they can READ their dog better than the rest of us can, so are able to use all four effectively.
Reply:Sorry, but I think you misunderstand the concept of negative reinforcement, and are mistaking it for punishment. Reinforcement is the process whereby a behavior is strengthened. Punishment is the process whereby a behavior is suppressed or weakened. Positive refers to something being added to the situation, and negative to something being taken away. Positive reinforcement is where something good is added to the situation, such as a treat. Negative reinforcement is where something unpleasant is removed from the situation, such as if the dog is forging on lead, the pressure on its neck is supposedly unpleasant. When it gets back into position, the pressure goes away, and reinforces walking at heel.
Positive punishment is when something unpleasant happens as a result of the behavior. So when you pop the dog on the nose, that is a positive punishment, as is a yank on the chain. Negative punishment is the removal of something good, such as turning your back on the dog when it jumps up on you.
To reiterate:
Reinforcement, by definition, ALWAYS strengthens a behavior. Positive by something rewarding being delivered, negative by something aversive being removed.
Punishment, by definition, ALWAYS reduces or inhibits a behavior. Positive punishment by something aversive being delivered, negative by something rewarding being removed.
The effect of a supposed reinforcer or punisher always has to be judged in terms of its effect on the behavior, not in terms of what you think it should be doing. If the behavior is not increasing, it's not being reinforced. If it's not stopping, it's not being punished, or at best, non-reinforced.
The concept of negative reinforcement is typically confused with punishment, but they are entirely different things.
Edit: These are sometimes referred to as R+, R-, P+ and P-. Each has its role in training.
Reply:nice ,very nice, too gooood,exellent, mind blowing (do not think neg..)
Reply:yes that is a really good answer.
It can mean teaching your dog that if he doesn't pay attention to you, he will get a pop on the collar with a choke chain.
It doesn't hurt your dog, it just redirects his mind. it's the equivalent me tapping a person on the shoulder to get their attention.
Here is the post:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Do you agree with my answer in this post?
YUP!
answer my question?
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...
Reply:Yes, I do agree with you. I do not agree with physical punishment (hitting the dog). Anger begets anger.
Reply:That's a good point.
Without going to your link tho I think most people think negative re-inforcement just naturally equals abusive treatment to the dog.
Reply:I'm a balanced trainer. This means that I train using positive methods until the dog understands the behavior. I then use negative reinforcement to remind him that I know that he can do the behavior and he MUST do the behavior whether I have a cookie in my hand or not. These are life issues. I don't want my dogs to think that they have a CHOICE to not come to me when I call them as that can get them dead. I use the NILIF program in my training classes and with clients. When I'm in the park training my dogs, I have an audience. People wish that their dog will behave that good. Some will tell me how nasty I am because I told the dog "NO". When I ask them if they have a dog, they reply that their dog is at home because they can't make him behave in public. Sorry cookies are a good way to start dogs and pups in training but to have a well trained dog there needs to be some consequences for not doing the behavior besides withholding the treat. I read your answer and it is similar to one that I would give. Some people have no idea...
Reply:One of the reasons that I have never liked the terms positive and negative reinforcement. The terms simply paint an improper mental image, and in no way describe the actions of positive and negative reinforcement. There are four courses of action, not just two.
There is an art to understanding when each of the four would be the proper course of action, and quite honestly very few will master that art. That is why we see so many using one or the other but not all.
If you participate in one of the dog sports that requires intense upper level training, you will quickly learn that there are a few that win time after time regardless of what dog they have. There is a simple explanation for this, they can READ their dog better than the rest of us can, so are able to use all four effectively.
Reply:Sorry, but I think you misunderstand the concept of negative reinforcement, and are mistaking it for punishment. Reinforcement is the process whereby a behavior is strengthened. Punishment is the process whereby a behavior is suppressed or weakened. Positive refers to something being added to the situation, and negative to something being taken away. Positive reinforcement is where something good is added to the situation, such as a treat. Negative reinforcement is where something unpleasant is removed from the situation, such as if the dog is forging on lead, the pressure on its neck is supposedly unpleasant. When it gets back into position, the pressure goes away, and reinforces walking at heel.
Positive punishment is when something unpleasant happens as a result of the behavior. So when you pop the dog on the nose, that is a positive punishment, as is a yank on the chain. Negative punishment is the removal of something good, such as turning your back on the dog when it jumps up on you.
To reiterate:
Reinforcement, by definition, ALWAYS strengthens a behavior. Positive by something rewarding being delivered, negative by something aversive being removed.
Punishment, by definition, ALWAYS reduces or inhibits a behavior. Positive punishment by something aversive being delivered, negative by something rewarding being removed.
The effect of a supposed reinforcer or punisher always has to be judged in terms of its effect on the behavior, not in terms of what you think it should be doing. If the behavior is not increasing, it's not being reinforced. If it's not stopping, it's not being punished, or at best, non-reinforced.
The concept of negative reinforcement is typically confused with punishment, but they are entirely different things.
Edit: These are sometimes referred to as R+, R-, P+ and P-. Each has its role in training.
Reply:nice ,very nice, too gooood,exellent, mind blowing (do not think neg..)
Reply:yes that is a really good answer.
Is this a good boy's gothic loita oufit?
For the shirt a white button up shirt but i will pop up the collar and sew it poped up shut.On the top of the collar i will put black or white lace.On the sleeves i will put black or white lace.For the vest a black vest that has pockets on the edges of the pockets i will put lace.For the pants knickers.For the shoes nice dress shoes with a pointed toe.I will also wear a black or white tihick ribboned bow right below where my throat is i might sew lace on the edges of that.For the socks arygyle grey or black knee high socks.
Is this a good boy's gothic loita oufit?
Hotness. Too bad you can't post pictures in here.
Reply:Sounds pretty kickass to me.
Is this a good boy's gothic loita oufit?
Hotness. Too bad you can't post pictures in here.
Reply:Sounds pretty kickass to me.
So Metrosexual?
I'm 14 and i'm a freshman in high school even though i'm a hairy guy, i love to groom myself like cut my nails go to the beauty salon and get my nails polished and feet, and i'm even thinking about getting my eybrows arched. And i just love fashion especially polo ralph lauren with the collar nice and popped to show that i'm preppy. Is this a metrosexual image?
So Metrosexual?
Not necessarily.
There is a difference between metrosexuals and guys who like to look good, although meterosexuals do like to look good themselves.
Reply:It sounds metro to me.
Reply:The part where you love polo ralph lauren doesnt make you metrosexual but getting nail polish and feet is a little metro
Reply:All DAY LONG!!!!
Reply:um yes u r
Reply:yes, but nothing wrong in it
Reply:Neat and clean is always ok, regardless of the label people put to that look. You just might want to hold off that plan you have for the eyebrows. Leave that natural though you may brush/comb it if they are unruly. I apply moisturizer to keep my brows in place. It keeps the skin underneath moisturized, too.
So Metrosexual?
Not necessarily.
There is a difference between metrosexuals and guys who like to look good, although meterosexuals do like to look good themselves.
Reply:It sounds metro to me.
Reply:The part where you love polo ralph lauren doesnt make you metrosexual but getting nail polish and feet is a little metro
Reply:All DAY LONG!!!!
Reply:um yes u r
Reply:yes, but nothing wrong in it
Reply:Neat and clean is always ok, regardless of the label people put to that look. You just might want to hold off that plan you have for the eyebrows. Leave that natural though you may brush/comb it if they are unruly. I apply moisturizer to keep my brows in place. It keeps the skin underneath moisturized, too.
Joint problems?
i use to be active on a day to day basis until about a year ago i messed my rotator cuff up.and ever since it seems as if my body is just falling apart.my knee pops and cracks throughout the day along with my ankles,wrists,elbows,and neck.and when im at a certain angle with my body my collar bone pops out of place whats up with that.im 18 by the way.
Joint problems?
you should probably see a doctor because you might have floating cartlige which will wear down the joint lining causing you pain. also it will crunch against your bones. most of the time though when you hear that popping it is usually your tendons sliding across the bones. some people are just this way. it could also be that the muscles that are meant to hold the joints in place are to weak or under developed..try building the muscle up and it might get better. but i suggest seeing an orthopedist first.
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Joint problems?
you should probably see a doctor because you might have floating cartlige which will wear down the joint lining causing you pain. also it will crunch against your bones. most of the time though when you hear that popping it is usually your tendons sliding across the bones. some people are just this way. it could also be that the muscles that are meant to hold the joints in place are to weak or under developed..try building the muscle up and it might get better. but i suggest seeing an orthopedist first.
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Joint problem?
i use to be active on a day to day basis until about a year ago i messed my rotator cuff up.and ever since it seems as if my body is just falling apart.my knee pops and cracks throughout the day along with my ankles,wrists,elbows,and neck.and when im at a certain angle with my body my collar bone pops out of place whats up with that.im 18 by the way.
Joint problem?
disclaimer: I am not a doctor; take my advise on your own accord.
sounds like you are starting to get arthritis. if you have a lot of injuries when growing up, the ligaments that hold the joints together become stretched. the only way to get them tight is through weight training. I would go to a physical trainer for that collar bone that keeps popping out. they could tell you what exercise to do to balance you out.
check your diet, and make sure you are eating enough proteins. you could be eating a lot of carbs and not enough proteins which will put undo stress on your joints.
That brings me to another cause. If you are weight lifting, are you working your body evenly. if not, that can also cause cracking by pulling on the joints improperly.
Reply:Dang! You sound like me-and I'm 55! I crashed on my bike, was buried alive in a mining accident,nearly drown, nearly died from an ulcer, was nearly shot, and a few other things over the years. I have cervical stenosis on two levels, thorasic and lumbar disc bulges, a compressed acetabulum, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, degenerative joint and disc disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you are like this at 18........
Joint problem?
disclaimer: I am not a doctor; take my advise on your own accord.
sounds like you are starting to get arthritis. if you have a lot of injuries when growing up, the ligaments that hold the joints together become stretched. the only way to get them tight is through weight training. I would go to a physical trainer for that collar bone that keeps popping out. they could tell you what exercise to do to balance you out.
check your diet, and make sure you are eating enough proteins. you could be eating a lot of carbs and not enough proteins which will put undo stress on your joints.
That brings me to another cause. If you are weight lifting, are you working your body evenly. if not, that can also cause cracking by pulling on the joints improperly.
Reply:Dang! You sound like me-and I'm 55! I crashed on my bike, was buried alive in a mining accident,nearly drown, nearly died from an ulcer, was nearly shot, and a few other things over the years. I have cervical stenosis on two levels, thorasic and lumbar disc bulges, a compressed acetabulum, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, degenerative joint and disc disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you are like this at 18........
Would I fit in at Miami of Ohio?
I am a senior from San Diego, CA and I have been accepted to Miami of Ohio. I have talked my friend whose sister goes there and he said that everyone there is very preppy and wears polos and pop their collars. Is this true? Living in San Diego I really never gets to see what seasons are so I am looking forward to going east coast/midwest for college, but will a surfer from southern california fit in at Miami Ohio?
Would I fit in at Miami of Ohio?
I went to Miami, but I am from Ohio. It is a great school for the money and a good academic reputation especially if you want to major in business. Many of the companies that recruit primarily at the Ivy league schools also recruit out of Miami not to mention every major consulting/accounting firm.
With that said, Miami was also known as J-Crew U when I went there 10 years ago. Yeah, you have a ton of rich kids from Chicago and the Detroit suburbs, but it is much more diverse than you would think. How can you stereo type 12-15,000 people anyway? The women are beautiful and the campus is very safe (no matter how drunk you get). I would listen to your friend's sister if what she is telling you appeals to you. People that go Miami either love it or hate it. If academics are important and you can't get into an Ivy league school or afford a semi Ivy, Miami is a great choice.
Reply:you better have a sweet scholarship to give up san diego for ohio.
there's a reason people move here (i also live in SD) from everywhere else.
that being said, i went to school in north carolina and dealt with the same kind of people and seasons, it sucks.
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Would I fit in at Miami of Ohio?
I went to Miami, but I am from Ohio. It is a great school for the money and a good academic reputation especially if you want to major in business. Many of the companies that recruit primarily at the Ivy league schools also recruit out of Miami not to mention every major consulting/accounting firm.
With that said, Miami was also known as J-Crew U when I went there 10 years ago. Yeah, you have a ton of rich kids from Chicago and the Detroit suburbs, but it is much more diverse than you would think. How can you stereo type 12-15,000 people anyway? The women are beautiful and the campus is very safe (no matter how drunk you get). I would listen to your friend's sister if what she is telling you appeals to you. People that go Miami either love it or hate it. If academics are important and you can't get into an Ivy league school or afford a semi Ivy, Miami is a great choice.
Reply:you better have a sweet scholarship to give up san diego for ohio.
there's a reason people move here (i also live in SD) from everywhere else.
that being said, i went to school in north carolina and dealt with the same kind of people and seasons, it sucks.
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