Why Do My Knees Crackle?

Have you noticed that sometimes when you move your knees, a sound begins to echo from them? When this happens now and then, there is nothing to worry about. However, if it happens often, there is likely an issue taking place that needs monitoring. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team can help with these issues. We’ll lay out some of the most common causes of a cracking knee and what can be done to help keep the joints healthy.

Common Causes Of Knee Crackles

When you find cracking or popping coming from one or both of your knees, various culprits can be to blame. Some are harmless, while others will need both monitoring and treatment to prevent severe knee damage from taking place. Common causes of this crackling include the below:

• Gas bubbles.
• Stretched out ligaments stretching back into place.
• Joint instability.
• Injuries.
• Aftereffects of certain surgeries.

When Should You Worry About Knee Cracks? 

As previously stated, having your knee crack every now again does not necessarily point to issues. Any joint in your body can experience cracks during movement, and in most cases, it will be a one-time occurrence. However, there are times when these knee cracks should be checked out right away. If these sounds are accompanied by pain, it’s time to seek treatment from our team at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions. That is because pain and cracking sounds can point towards any of the below problems:

• The onset of osteoporosis.
• Rheumatoid or infectious arthritis.
• Various types of knee injuries.  

Treating Knee Crackle  

Fortunately, when it comes to knee crackles, several treatment methods can be utilized to help patients dealing with this complication. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we will perform a full evaluation of your knee to determine the best course of action. Examples of these include:

• Weight management to take unnecessary pressure off of the knee.
• Increased exercising.
• Heat and cold therapy.
• Physical therapy.

Contact Our Team

When you’ve been dealing with knee cracking and pain, it’s time to seek out treatment. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we will do everything in our power to help get you back to full strength. To schedule your first appointment for care, be sure to contact our team today.