If you’ve ever popped or cracked your joints — by accident or on purpose — you’re not alone. There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your bones make: crepitus.

Experts say you shouldn't be concerned if you notice your knees crackling or popping as you get up from low positions. Oleg Breslavtsev via Getty Images Turns out, this is a pretty common occurrence, ...

When standing up from a squat or a seated position, many of us are greeted by the familiar snap, crackle and pop of our knees, but is the sound cause for concern? Orthopedic experts are sharing what ...

Your knees crack when you stand up, but you dismiss it as normal aging or leftover effects from old sports injuries. However, researchers have discovered that certain knee cracking patterns can ...

Do your knees crack or make noise every time you squat or move? If you’re like most people, these noises concern you. Does it mean something is wrong with your knees? Are your joints deteriorating?

Have you ever noticed that your joints make some noise that sounds like cracking and popping when you stand, walk, or bend down? What causes these sounds, and is there any cause for alarm? “A lot of ...

Self-reported knee crepitus may predict osteoarthritis 1 year following ACL reconstruction, according to findings published ...

Knee popping — also known as “Barbie knees” due to the sounds the doll makes when someone bends its knees — can be an unsettling experience, often leaving individuals concerned about potential ...

How often have we been told not to crack our knuckles? The belief that cracking knuckles leads to arthritis is deeply embedded in popular culture. This notion has been perpetuated through generations, ...

For decades, knuckle cracking has been blamed for arthritis and joint damage. Scientists now say the sound comes from gas ...