HEALTH - Why do your Joints Click?

Why do your Joints Click?

Are You Tired of Your Joints Clicking?

We Can Help You Be Click Free...

Would you love your joints not to crack?  Have you ever wondered what really makes your bones moan and groan in the first place?  Despite many myths, here are three real and different reasons as to why your joints persist to click...

Your tendons may be simply slipping over some bumps on your bones so that when the tendon slips over the bump it clicks.  But don't worry this isn't usually a problem.  Occasionally it is due to poor joint positioning or ligament damage.  Easy remedies include simple alignment or stabilisation exercises. Ask your helpful physio if you have any doubts.

When joints click this could indicate arthritic problems.  Joints are held under tight compression that results in the two bone surfaces grating back and forth, over the top of each other. Sounds as unpleasant as running your fingernails down a blackboard doesn't it? However this can usually be easily fixed through some simple physiotherapy treatment and sticking to an exercise program that improves your joint alignment, muscle strength and flexibility. But don't procrastinate ... the problem can rapidly deteriorate if left unattended.

The third main reason is gas, that normally builds up within a joint, suddenly popping out of the joint, when the joint is forcibly stretched or compressed.  It's just like bursting a balloon, but much quieter. You'll know the guilty people. Those who regularly crack their knuckles, neck, back or toes. You can achieve the same result with less long-term harm by gentle joint stretching and mobility techniques to gradually loosen stiff joints.  You'll probably also require some simple strength exercises to control the newly gained movement.  Ultimately, these conservative methods are preferable in the long term, as repeat manipulation or cracking destroys the supportive ligaments and eventually the joints fall out of position much easier! And the looser your joints the quicker they develop degenerative arthritis and subsequent pain. Grandma was right - excessive knuckle cracking can cause arthritis.

By performing specific exercises and stretches and following the advice of your physio you can wake up, stand or sit up - click free!

Source: http://physioworks.com.au/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=30987