crunchy knees 😞

[Roydonrunner]

Morning I did a few stretches before my W9R1 and I could hear crunchy crackling sounds it sounds awful. I went out for my run it was a lovely sunny morning but hard in the wind. Just come home did more stretches heard that noise again. Anyone had this or know what it might be 😞🙄

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

My knees crunch occasionally, it doesn't hurt so I don't worry about it. If there was pain with it then I would! May not be the best way to look at it!!

[Roydonrunner Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

Thanks for your advice that has reassured me a bit. I will keep an eye on it 😜

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Popping from your knees is not necessarily symptomatic of anything to worry about, but if you are concerned talk to your GP or physio.

[Roydonrunner Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ok I will see how it goes thanks for your advice 👍😁

[Roxdog Graduate]

Mine crackle and I have diagnosed arthritis in both knees, but have managed it myself with lots of knee strengthening exercises (leg raises, squats every day) and I don't run on hard pavements. They still crackle but are fine!

[Roydonrunner Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Oh really that’s amazing thanks was worrying my running may have to stop thanks for the info 👍😞

[Comfortnotspeed]

My knee crunches and pops quite a lot. Sometimes it gets sort of tight and the pop is a relief. That’s the norm for me though. I see a physio on and off which I find reassuring.

Just maybe check it’s not swollen or feels changed: for instance kneeling or squatting on it. Hope all good 👍

[Roydonrunner Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Hi thanks for the reply I will try your suggestions t👍🏃‍♀️

[LittleIreland Graduate]

Most pops or crunches are down to a small piece of cartilage becoming dislodged - don't worry. It will go. It's quite normal, but do see a GP if you're overtly worried or in pain.

[Roydonrunner Graduate in reply to LittleIreland]

Hi thanks for your reassurance that helps a lot was worried my running days were going to be over before I have gotten started 👍