A doctor has responded after a TikTok creator shared three unusual theories about people who have never broken a bone. The ideas gained attention online, even though they are not based on science.
For many people, breaking a bone feels almost unavoidable if you grew up active or a little reckless. Sports, climbing, and everyday accidents usually catch up to you at some point.
But some people say they have made it through life without a single fracture. A TikTok creator known for exploring speculative ideas offered reasons for why that might be.
The creator, Sara from the account @sarasweirdworld, shared three theories to explain it. She made it clear these were ideas floating around online, not medical explanations.
The first theory focuses on spiritual protection. Sara said: “Apparently, there is a spiritual reason why people have never broken a bone. That’s because they are protected by spiritual protection. Almost untouchable in a weird sense. Protected by the higher powers.”
The second idea centers on karma. Sara explained: “The theory is that these types of people possess good karma, which they’ve earned by doing actions and kind deeds. This protects the individuals from coming to any harm.”
The third theory is based on reincarnation. Sara said: “It is said that those people in this life who have never broken a bone may have experienced significant trauma in a past life.”
She added: “So, the theory suggests that they are being spared from having similar experiences in this life.” The ideas quickly spread, with many people reacting online.
Once doctors and health organizations became aware of the claims, they stepped in to respond. Dr Suhail Hussain addressed the theories in an interview and pushed back on the spiritual explanations.
He said the chance of breaking a bone is “not all random or down to divine protection.” Instead, he explained that several physical factors play a role.
“It’s a mix of your genes, lifestyle, and even what you eat could be making your bones weaker or stronger,” he said. Bone strength, he added, often comes down to genetics.
Dr Hussain said: “Bone strength is largely inherited. That includes how dense your bones are, how well your body processes calcium, and even how your skeleton is built.”
He also explained: “Some of us are naturally more prone to thinner bones – and those can snap more easily under pressure.” Activity levels and daily habits matter too.
“Lifestyle plays a huge role in whether or not you’ll suffer a fracture one day,” he said. In the end, the doctor made it clear there is no scientific proof behind the spiritual theories.
