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Health Tip: Joint Popping and Cracking
By LadyLively on April 25, 2019
Most people have popping and cracking of their joints, especially as they age.
Though the reasons behind these sounds are unclear, doctors think they may be caused by ligaments stretching and releasing, or the compression of nitrogen bubbles.
Usually, the phenomenon doesn’t need treatment. However, if these sounds are accompanied by swelling and pain, seeing a doctor is recommended, says Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Source: HealthDay
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