Why Do Your Joints Pop And What To Do About It?
You may not be in the habit of cracking your knuckles but that won’t stop your joints from popping. It’s common and normal to hear loud or soft snapping noises when you stretch your joints a certain way. Especially if they feel quite tight. Patients often hear these noises when getting a chiropractic adjustment in Denver . These noises could occur due to air bubbles between joints, ligament snapping on bones or bones grinding against each other. They become more frequent as you grow older but can occur at any age. Many people might find the cracking noises concerning, especially if it’s loud or repetitive. In most cases, it’s nothing to worry about and may make you feel better for a while. It’s usually a concern only when pain or other troubling symptoms are involved. Why Do Joints Crack? The noises caused by joint movement are called crepitus. Joint cracking is associated with three main reasons: - Air Bubbles Between Joints Synovial joints contain synovial flu...