Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on ...

From knuckle pops to neck crunches, joint cracking is common and oddly satisfying. But what’s actually happening inside the ...

Whether you love it or hate it, cracking knuckles is a common habit we've likely all done at some point. It's one of life's simple pleasures for some people, who crave the satisfying "pop" and ...

Do you know why your joints pop, crackle, or snap? Here's what an expert has to say ...

I’ve got my fair share of unconscious habits: running my hands through my hair, tapping my feet, pursing my lips when I’m concentrating—and, of course, cracking my knuckles. That last one is perhaps ...

I have a routine for when I get home from work: Crack each toe, then my ankles, both knees, pelvic bone (a particularly good one), twist-crack my lower back, both shoulders, my wrists, then each and ...

Your body has millions of parts working together every second of every day. In this series, Dr. Jen Caudle, a board-certified family medicine physician and an associate professor at Rowan University ...

Joint cracking and popping, known as crepitus, is usually harmless and caused by gas bubbles, tendon movement, or tight muscles. However, persistent sounds accompanied by pain, swelling, stiffness, or ...

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting over 53 million adults in the U.S. alone. And it’s not one single disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this broad ...

Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, ...