My joints crack frequently, but normally I feel a sense of relief afterwords. Lately, my right elbow has been hurting, so I tried popping it to release the tension. Instead, it’s continuously clicking whenever I bend it, and it hurts worse after popping it. It’s in no way swollen or red, and nothing visibly looks wrong, but it feels as though something (either a bone or cartilage) is rubbing together. (Additionally, I didn’t sustain an injury of any kind or overuse/overwork it)
Would anyone have a suggestion on how to lessen the pain or avoid it popping when bent? Thanks so much!
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AJ
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Hey there! Sorry you're having problems with the clicking! I've heard a number of people with a fnd dx complain about this in one form or another. For me, I wake up every morning with sore and achy joints, (it seems like all of them...ha!) As soon as I start the process of beginning to get up my joints click like blazes. Sometimes it's a relief and sometimes it hurts quite a bit.
I don't have any noticeable swelling and my joints are not misshapen, ( I believe people sometimes worry about it being arthritis.) Hope this helps.
Oh, I would just add that I don't think Dr's recommend clicking on purpose as it can lead to joint damage...but what do they know?
Thank you so much for reaching out. This was very helpful and reassuring. I think in addition to trying to stop popping my joints on purpose, I’m going to check in with my Physical Therapist and make sure no conditions/problems have arisen. I hope you have a lovely day!
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