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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: One of my knees makes an odd crackling sound (like the sound you might hear when scrunching plastic wrap) when I go down a flight of stairs. However, I don't have any knee pain.

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.

If your knees click every time you climb the stairs or stand up from the floor, you are not alone. For many people, that small sound can trigger a big worry. Is this the start of arthritis? Is ...

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 ...

Human bodies have joints that contain a lubricant fluid which could make a cracking noise when you bend knee, rotate shoulder or crack fingers. However, if the noise is persistent you should visit a ...