Thread: Knee popping
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Old 04-29-2014, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by v5118lKftfk View Post
I am roaming around through old posts and wondering if anyone has any thoughts about mild "crunching" sounds.

All my life, even as a kid, I could make crunching sounds if I did deep knee bends. Now they are a little louder and more often as I exercise. It's one of those borderline situations: maybe this is normal and not anything to worry about or maybe I am doing some damage as I continue to exercise.

It isn't a bold popping or snapping sound, just a low level crunching.

I asked my physio but they just seemed to hem and haw and not say much either way.

My main concern is whether I am doing long term damage or whether it's just part of exercising or will lessen as I exercise more.

Any thoughts?

Natalie
Hi Natalie,
That sounds like crepitus to me. I don't think I would be overly concerned since you have had it since you were a child.

Your not saying it causes you any pain but if you are concerned speak to your doctor about. I'm surprised that your PT could not answer the question for you.

I also don't think exercise should make it worse for you. Think about how active we are as children and you have here this since childhood.

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