Jump to content

Creaking Muscles


Recommended Posts

I dont know about you guys, but when its late my muscles especially in the neck, tend to creak somwhat when i move them. It can be quite lound and annoying sometimes, anybody have the same problem or know why?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's when you can hear your knees or other joints grinding. Apparently it is also a term used for the sounds one's lungs make when they have emphysema.

 

Regardless - here's a definition and a link to the Universtity of Maryland about it - you can google it and come up with more.

 

http://www.hyperdictionary.com/medical/crepitus

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsLookups/Symptoms/crepitus.html

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Especially as you get older. I had it in my knees. I saw a program on sports medicine that talked about knee problems. It said that most people overdevelop the muscles on the front and backs of their legs from running and walking, but do not do exercises which hold the joint in place from side to side. I started doing exercises which strengthened these muscles and both crepitus and joint pain has departed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.