Knee popping — also known as “Barbie knees” due to the sounds the doll makes when someone bends its knees — can be an unsettling experience, often leaving individuals concerned about potential ...

Q: My knee makes a popping sound sometimes — should I be concerned? A: Knee noises can be unsettling, but they're not always a cause for concern.

Popping, clicking, rattling—these sounds from our joints can be unsettling, but are they cause for concern? Orthopedic specialist Chris Gee, MD, demystifies these auditory oddities, highlighting when ...

If you've ever heard your knees pop when you stand up or noticed a cracking sound in your back as you stretch, you’re not alone. These sounds, medically known as crepitus, are common and usually ...

There are certain sounds you expect to hear during a workout: heavy breathing, weights clinking on the rack, and the catchy melodies of a pump-up playlist. One that may very understandably catch you ...

Imagine the snaps, crackles and pops of a crispy cereal or the sound of a potato chip bag being crumpled. Each time you move your lower limbs, those are the sounds your knees make on the inside, even ...