Have you ever noticed your joints clicking? This can occur at any age and is quite common. But, according to Dr. Luiz Felipe Carvalho, an orthopedic specialist in the spine, it is not normal for the joint to crack frequently.

"Because the joint is juxtaposed, that is, there is no space in this region. So, the joint, or the space that we look at on the X-ray between one bone and another, is filled by cartilage, and the ligaments that make up the stability. The ligaments associated with the muscles make up the stability of the joint. Therefore, it is not common for the joint to crack frequently, eventually insome movement we make it can crack, it can crack, but it is not common for it to crack with the day to day routine.

Causes of cracking joints

According to Dr. Luiz Felipe Carvalho, noticing the knee popping occasionally is not usually something to worry about, "but it can be caused by arthrosis, arthritis, synovitis, and patellar chondromalacia problems, for example," he revealed.

Generally, popping occurs because of the presence of synovial fluid in the joints. This fluid, in particular, looks like a lubricant and contains gases and nutrients for the cartilage, so the release and vibration of these gases generates the popping sound through the movement of the joint.

"The popping can be related to two factors: ligament lassitude, which is when the ligament is more mobile than it should be. It tensions more and is not enough for that joint; another problem is arthrosis, the wear and tear of the joints. Arthrosis can decrease the space between one bone and another," explains the doctor.

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When to Seek a Doctor?

The doctor stresses that it is important to seek medical evaluation This way, it is possible to identify the cause, perform the appropriate treatment, and reduce the pain.

Treatments for popping joints

Also according to Dr. Luiz Felipe, treatments for joint popping include measures such as muscle strengthening, physical therapy, and, in some cases, the use of hyaluronic acid to improve cartilage nutrition, improving the feeling of crepitation. In addition, applying ice to the site can also be an alternative.

Source: Dr. Luiz Felipe Carvalho, orthopedic specialist in spine .