This is how you can Stop your Knees From Cracking And Popping!

Last Updated on January 17, 2021

© unsplash The Knee is probably the most complex joint in the human body. It’s also one of the largest. It connects the femur to the tibia, and it is under enormous stress every single day. After all, the Knee is involved in most of our movements, so the probability of something going wrong is relatively high. Hence the importance of leg exercises! Leg exercises are crucial to strengthen all the muscles and joints in the region and prevent potentially serious injuries and common knee problems like those scary popping sounds. Ever happen to be walking up a flight of stairs and suddenly hear a snap coming from your knee area? It happens to a lot of people quite often. Today we are going to share a couple of effective exercises to prevent knee cracking and popping, as well as some other tips. Why Does Your Knee Keep Popping And Cracking?

Several different things can cause these weird sounds. If you only hear the sound and don’t feel any knee pain or swelling, you probably have nothing to worry about. However, as you age, the cartilage that covers the bones in your knee area slowly wears out. Eventually, this wear will cause the bone ends to come in contact with each other and, when you make certain movements (like squats, for example), you might hear a crackling sound due to the friction of the surfaces of the joint. Muscle imbalance and tension in the ligaments are two other possible causes of weird knee sounds. On the other hand, if you feel pain and swelling, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible. You could be dealing with a serious injury that needs proper medical care. Meniscus tear and cartilage damage (that may lead to arthritis) are the two most common injuries that affect the knee area and cause crackles or snaps… and a lot of pain. To prevent joint or cartilage damage, you need to maintain regular physical activity and incorporate some specific strengthening exercises and stretches. It is also important to combine that regular workout with a healthy and balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight. If you do so, you’re going to make sure your knees aren’t under excessive stress – being overweight makes you drastically more susceptible to developing knee problems. Here are 4 exercises for Knee and leg strengthening