Knee Popping and Cracking: When to Worry and When It's Normal
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Written by Lisa O'Neill Hill
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This article addresses common knee noises (popping, cracking, creaking) and reassures readers that such sounds are typically not a cause for concern unless accompanied by pain or swelling. It features expert insight from Dr. David McAllister, director of UCLA's Sports Medicine Program, explaining that knee cracking during squatting or full range of motion is normal, especially as people age.
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Most people have knees that crack when they squat down or go through the full arc of motion.
We generally don't worry about cracking or popping when it isn't associated with pain or swelling.
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