2007-02-11 04:56:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You have cartilage surrounding the joints they lube the joints and let the joint move smoothly through its full range of movement. The older you get or people who do a lot of sports wear down the cartilage which reduces the smooth movement when putting the joint through the full range of movement. Cod liver oil could help this you can buy them form your local supermarket in capsules and in liquid form try it, it might help but maybe also go and see your doctor.
2007-02-11 05:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Crazy girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your tendons may be simply slipping over some bumps on your bones so that when the tendon slips over the bump it clicks. But don't worry this isn't usually a problem. Occasionally it is due to poor joint positioning or ligament damage. Easy remedies include simple alignment or stabilisation exercises. Ask your helpful physio if you have any doubts.
When joints click this could indicate arthritic problems. Joints are held under tight compression that results in the two bone surfaces grating back and forth, over the top of each other. Sounds as unpleasant as running your fingernails down a blackboard doesn't it? However this can usually be easily fixed through some simple physiotherapy treatment and sticking to an exercise program that improves your joint alignment, muscle strength and flexibility. But don't procrastinate ... the problem can rapidly deteriorate if left unattended.
The third main reason is gas, that normally builds up within a joint, suddenly popping out of the joint, when the joint is forcibly stretched or compressed. It's just like bursting a balloon, but much quieter. You'll know the guilty people. Those who regularly crack their knuckles, neck, back or toes. You can achieve the same result with less long-term harm by gentle joint stretching and mobility techniques to gradually loosen stiff joints. You'll probably also require some simple strength exercises to control the newly gained movement. Ultimately, these conservative methods are preferable in the long term, as repeat manipulation or cracking destroys the supportive ligaments and eventually the joints fall out of position much easier! And the looser your joints the quicker they develop degenerative arthritis and subsequent pain. Grandma was right - excessive knuckle cracking can cause arthritis.
By performing specific exercises and stretches and following the advice of your physio you can wake up, stand or sit up - click free!
2007-02-11 05:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Air trapped between the joints.
2007-02-11 04:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mark D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its most likely air trapped in your joints. it might help if you stretch daily.
2007-02-11 08:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by shy girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably arthritis or osteoporosis, go and have an x-ray examination if you want to be more certain and precise.
2007-02-11 04:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
small pockets of air, trapped in the joints.
2007-02-11 04:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lack of calcium
2007-02-11 04:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by Agent Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be MANY REASONS, why, - go to your doctor!
2007-02-11 05:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by Spike 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
old age...............
2007-02-11 05:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Alicat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the 40 club
2007-02-11 04:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by looby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋