debate on healthy joints

I have to give props to my friend, Charlie at PRO CAMP

He worked with me on a knee injury I had a few months ago

During one of our EXCRUCIATING body work sessions we had a discussion

The cracking or popping noise that joints make is actually a good thing!

You are release the ligaments back to their proper placement

obviously repetitive & deliberate cracking

can cause some damage over time

but if something needs to pop POP IT

release is gooood.....she says with a smirk

WHAT CAUSES THE NOISE?

• Escaping gases: Scientists explain that synovial fluid present in your joints acts as a lubricant. The fluid contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. Gas is rapidly released, which forms bubbles. In order to crack the same knuckle again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid.
• when you have had your knee in a position for too long the capsule in each knee, lets say.....get's comfy. that is why when you change positioning it cracks
• Movement of joints, tendons and ligaments: When a joint moves, the tendon’s position changes and moves slightly out of place. You may hear a snapping sound as the tendon returns to its original position. In addition, your ligaments may tighten as you move your joints. This commonly occurs in your knee or ankle, and can make a cracking sound.
• Rough surfaces: Arthritic joints make sounds caused by the loss of smooth cartilage and the roughness of the joint surface.
• this is entirely different......and can be helped with vibration rehab on the POWER PLATE. This WBV technique will stimulate the secretion of synovial fluid iin the joint. You can also take a Glucosamine supplement that is said to help rebuild cartilage.

stiff and sore joint due to osteoarthritis

you can see how the cartilage has worn away

and the spurs have formed

this is why we want to watch our form

both in and out of the gym

to keep our knees healthy

and keep us out of pain!

if you have excessive poping or cracking you should see a doctor

There are a lot of noises that go on within my shoulder...the right one in particular

The reason for this is that I have "functioned" for so many years with improper placement

on top of just "functioning" i have played sports and lifted weights and slept on my side

The result.....

A cracking or grinding noise

when i try to retract my shoulder blade

Nothing is actually dislocating but my ligaments and tendons have to move out of their incorrect placement, which has become the normal comfortable placement.....

into the proper alignment

which feels HORRENDOUS!!!

and then

it pops back like a redheaded step child

(no offense i love my gingers)

(& step children)

to fix...you see charlie

(procampsports.com)

he will open/loosen those ligaments and tendons up

then I will work with you to retrain/rebuild strength

through corrective exercises

these guys know what i'm talkin about