Is It Normal For My Knees To Crack All The Time? - All-Star Orthopaedics

Skip to main content Is It Normal for My Knees to Crack All the Time? Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Knee

Many people experience popping or cracking in their knees when squatting, and while this can sound concerning, it is actually very common. As long as you don’t have pain or swelling associated with your knee popping, you most likely don’t have anything to worry about. There are a few reasons why your knees may develop these sounds. As we get older, the cartilage in the knees can develop uneven areas due to wear and tear. The ligaments in the knee joint could also be tightening or shifting as you move, creating an audible sound. 

If the popping or cracking in your knees is painful or leads to swelling, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor to be evaluated. An injury or chronic condition in the knee may require treatment to alleviate your pain and restore your range of motion. If the cartilage in your knee has undergone excessive wear and broken down, such as from arthritis, you will likely be recommended conservative therapies to manage your symptoms. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, can gradually damage the cartilage in your knee and make it difficult to move normally without pain. In these cases, knee replacement surgery may eventually become necessary if other treatments do not provide adequate relief.

While the knees are prone to gradual wear as we age, often leading to popping and cracking sounds, this is typically not cause for concern unless pain and swelling are present. If you are ever concerned about whether your knees or other joints are functioning properly, please feel free to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at All-Star Orthopaedics. They can perform an in-depth evaluation to determine the health of your joints and how you can prolong their function for years to come.

Previous Post Next Post Categories

• About All Star Orthopaedics
• About Dr. Straus
• Dr. Straus In the Media
• Events
• Foot and Ankle
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Hip Conditions
• In the Media
• Joint Replacement
• Knee
• Patient Testimonials
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Practice News
• Shoulder
• Spinal Conditions
• Sports Injuries
• Upper Extremity

Archives

• 2025
• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013
• 2012
• 2011
• 2010

Select a Specialty

• Foot & Ankle Surgery

  All-Star Orthopaedics offers a comprehensive range of treatment and rehabilitation options for conditions and injuries suffered in the foot and ankle area. There are both non-operative and surgical procedures available from physical rehabilitation specialists and board-certified surgeons within our facility. Learn More

  Physicians Brian E. Straus, MD

• Hand Surgery

  A variety of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow regions can be treated by our professionals here at All-Star Orthopaedics. From common workplace conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and general aches and pains, to more severe ailments such as arthritis and hand injury – our team can help you restore form and function to the hands and improve your daily life. Learn More

  Physicians Michael K. Hahn, MD

• Spine & Neck Surgery

  Our facility is devoted to treating conditions affecting the spine, back, and neck. We offer treatment from a large network of physicians, exercise therapists, and rehabilitation specialists that can help patients improve their livelihoods and reduce pain and discomfort. Learn More

  Physicians

  Stephen J. Timon, MD

• Joint Replacement

  In more advanced cases of arthritis, injury, or diseases affecting the cartilage of the joints, joint replacement surgery can help reduce pain and increase range of motion. All-Star Orthopaedics offers an array of treatments to help those requiring hip replacement, knee replacement, wrist joint replacement, and other conditions. We use state-of-the-art techniques offered by a team of expert orthopaedic surgeons to help you restore function and maintain your lifestyle with less pain and discomfort. Learn more

  Physicians

  Bing S. Tsay, M.D. Kevin M. Honig, M.D. Mark S. Greenberg, M.D. Robert P. Runner, M.D. Thomas M. Schott, M.D.

• Sports Medicine

  Musculoskeletal and neurological disorders from simple sprains and strains to severe injuries and conditions can be treated effectively by our sports and physical medicine physicians. All-Star Orthopaedics offers both surgical and non-surgical remedies for a variety of ailments affecting the shoulders, arms, legs, back and neck to help you get back to an active lifestyle. Learn More

  Physicians

  Mark S. Greenberg, M.D. Kevin M. Honig, M.D. W. Grear Hurt, M.D. Thomas M. Schott, M.D. Bing S. Tsay, M.D.

• General Orthopaedics

  With some of the most experienced and skilled orthopaedic surgeons in the region, our team offers treatment for some of the most common ailments that can afflict the body. Joint replacement, arthritis treatment, treatment of simple and complex fractures and procedures to improve areas of the body affected by trauma, disease, and general wear-and-tear are available from All-Star Orthopaedics. Learn More

  Physicians

  Mark S. Greenberg, M.D. Kevin M. Honig, M.D. W. Grear Hurt, M.D. Thomas M. Schott, M.D. Bing S. Tsay, M.D.