When I get a massage they pop, when I stand up some pops, when I hug my Bf my arms pop, when I do back stretches my back sometime pop. Why all the popping. I am a 34 yr old pretty healthy woman.
2007-05-25 01:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
A lot of the times it's not the actual bones that are popping, but the ligaments and tendons making the popping noise. I asked my doctor the same thing after suffering a significant wrist injury and that's what he told me. It also has to do with aging, the older we get, the less ply-able our soft tissue becomes and begins to snap and pop when we move. He also told me as long as there is not pain involved with the popping, not to worry about it. Now grinding sounds is a totally different story, that could mean the soft tissue surrounding the bones has deteriorated and the bones are rubbing against each other and will cause damage if not treated. By the way, I'm 52, healthy and have been "snap, crackle and popping" for quite some time now. Once again, if there is no pain involved, I wouldn't worry about too much, if it starts to be painful, then contact your doctor.
2007-05-25 01:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by robotchic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sound you hear is known as Articular release, which is a physiologic event that may or may not be audible. It is seen in patients with healthy joints as well as those with somatic dysfunction.
Articular release is a repeatable phenomenon that can occur with or without an accompanying noise. It causes a freeing of motion and a release of joint tension.
However, the physiologic and anatomic explanation for what happens during articular release is not fully understood. What is known is that articular release occurs when joint motion extends past the physiologic barrier. This extension may be accomplished by an outside force—as induced by a physician—or through muscle movement not directly emanating from joint release. The sound, or the noise, is what people notice in articular release; the subjective relief it provides is secondary.
In other words it is not a serious problem. I've enclosed a link to a website where you can find out more about this condition.
2007-05-25 02:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha, runs in the family - come on - where did she come from hahaha
Anyway - if you mean your knuckles or knees or fingers - it's nitrogen bubbles, or something like that, that burst. I don't think it's healthy. I read it somewhere in a health book. The sound is awfull but some how I just can't stop "popping" my knuckles. lol
2007-05-25 01:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by maverick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to supplement your joints with EPA Fish Oil capsules - these will help lubricate your joints and reduce the "popping" sound. It will take aboout three weeks to see any effect.
2016-05-17 10:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get herbal medicines that help promote joint health. Keep stretching and exercising, and do yoga.
2007-05-25 01:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by DH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joint inflammation from a chronic, systemic illness can cause the symptoms you described (e.g., arthritis, lyme disease).
2007-05-25 01:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh its nothing it just probably runs in your family just like me
2007-05-25 01:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet Ghetto Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋