2006-11-23 03:14:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I've tried glucosamine supplements, taking 1000mg daily but does it need to be taken long term?
2006-11-23 03:31:16 · update #1
More often than not it's the instability of one of the two (or both) meniscus. Try strengthening all the muscles that are in your knee area for added support .....quads especially (try minisquats or resisted leg presses.) Also, if your hips/knees/ankles aren't in the correct alignment, certain structures in the joint can "shift"...high heels are a no no, try something with just a mild arch support.
2006-11-23 03:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Knee snapping, popping, or grinding
A knee that snaps or pops when you walk, exercise, twist, or turn may be annoying but usually is not a cause for concern if you don't have any pain and your knee feels stable.
A knee that snaps or pops at the time of a painful injury may be caused by:
* Sprains, strains, or other injuries to the ligaments and tendons that support the kneecap.
* A torn ligament, such as the torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the medial collateral ligament (MCL).
* A tear in the rubbery cushions of the knee joint (menisci).
* Breaks (fractures) of the kneecap, lower portion of the femur, or upper part of the tibia or fibula. (See an illustration of the structures of the knee.) Knee fractures most commonly are caused by abnormal force, such as a falling on the knee, a severe twisting motion, severe force that bends the knee, or when the knee forcefully hits an object.
* Kneecap dislocation. Pieces of bone or tissue (loose bodies) from a fracture or dislocation may get caught in the joint and interfere with movement.
Grinding may occur with joint movement because of other conditions, such as:
* Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis).
* Wear and tear on the material that absorbs shock and provides a gliding surface (articular cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (chondromalacia patellae).
Prompt treatment is important to promote healing and prevent complications.
I think calcium, water and glucosamine all will aide joint health as well.
2006-11-23 03:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by Californiamama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a x ray of your knee joints,you will have the answer.
Meanwhile stop going up or down the stairs -Now.
2006-11-23 03:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by SKG R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine do the same thing, I've heard that it has something to do with your kneecap but i don't know. I wear a knee brace for sports and my physical therapist has me doing leg exercises and it works!
2006-11-23 03:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to use more added vitamins and iron supliments to help repair joints and tissues.
2006-11-23 03:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by dawnf21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is possibility of wear and tear of your knee ligaments . there may have produce gap in your knee ball and socket. it happens due to calcium difficiency. try calcium containts food and medicines.
2006-11-23 03:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by suraj n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is cartalage in the knee popping.
2006-11-23 03:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hurt my knee during cross-country race.and it's alwiz crackling.i'm taking remafen and fish oil.
2006-11-23 03:39:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant always tell maybe you should go to a chiropractor I do and it works but you need to get it checked it out
2006-11-23 10:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hellooo .. *umm.. hello(crackling noise)!! .. i think the signal is lost ..? *checks phone .. ..hello . can you hear me? ..hello. do you hear me?
2016-05-22 22:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋