Popping and Cracking

**< <Samson> >** · 10-04-2012, 10:40 AM

Stupid question, I already know.

But, ever since I started lifting heavy (about 5-7 years ago) I seem to be popping and cracking more and more. My elbows pop, all my fingers crack and my back just crack like no other. Along with just about every other joint on my body.

This is not under typical movement but when I over extend either my arms or when I intentionally crack my back. But, if I don't I feel more locked up.

It seems to slowly be getting worse and worse as my lifts go up.

None of this is painful, just funky. Specially when I make a loud crack around one of the youngens and they just give me a total WTF was that look.

**Capebuffalo** · 10-04-2012, 10:49 AM

I used to pop and lock in the 80's.

My ankles and knees I can continuously pop on command. No pain but it cant be good in the long run

**Wazz** · 10-04-2012, 10:53 AM

I'm curious, are you describing the same feeling as say cracking your knuckles?

**< <Samson> >** · 10-04-2012, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Wazz

I'm curious, are you describing the same feeling as say cracking your knuckles?

Pretty much + more. I can pop just about every damn joint on my body multiple times. Yet, I don't get any grinding or anything that crazy.

**Wazz** · 10-04-2012, 11:07 AM

I can't speak for the "body", but did research cracking knuckles (& the Doc agrees). I guess studies have shown that cracking your knuckles does no harm & actually stretches out your hand/finger muscles, ligaments & joint area....

The body responds to bad stuff with pain. I find it crazy you can crack all those joints, I can't crack but my hands & sometimes neck.. Oh, a chiropractor used to crack everyone's neck when I visited so it can't be that bad

Best I got.. Must sound/feel wicked cracking your spine. I know my wife ALWAYS begs me to learn how to crack hers, my guess.. It helps!!

Wazz

**bigZthedestroyer** · 10-04-2012, 11:10 AM

I crack and pop all over. I can even pop my sternum. It's never hurt not bothered me but I don't know why It does it.

**< <Samson> >** · 10-04-2012, 11:10 AM

It's crazy loud too. My elbows and back are the loudest. People will just turn their heads with a WTF was that look just about every time.

Oh yeah, when I was young and before I started lifting I used to be able to pop my chest <Now WTF is that!

**Wazz** · 10-04-2012, 11:12 AM

LOL, that's sick! In both ways <still laughing>

Oh, & I cracked my sternum once (moving in bed), hurt like heii & felt like I broke my dang chest---

Wazz

**bigZthedestroyer** · 10-04-2012, 11:31 AM

At least on not the only one..haha

**600@50** · 10-04-2012, 01:56 PM

If it doesn't hurt I wouldn't be that concerned. Times Roman turned me on to MSM taken at 5 grams a day. After about 3 weeks there was major improvement in my joints. Awesome stuff.

**binsser** · 10-04-2012, 01:57 PM

cod liver oil can helps this alot and light warm ups before!!

**stpete** · 10-04-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Capebuffalo

I used to pop and lock in the 80's.

My ankles and knees I can continuously pop on command. No pain but it cant be good in the long run

I can do the same, especially my ankles. A couple weeks ago out of boredom i popped my left ankle 92 times consecutively, no rest at all. My right shoulder almost as bad at times. Left knee is terrible. It actually pops sometimes when i extent my leg to rest it on the ottoman. Crazy.

It's all good for now Samson. Wait till you have to take ibuprofen and acetaminophen w/your morning supps. hahaha....

**BlueWaffle21** · 10-04-2012, 05:57 PM

When I worked in Physical Therapy we called it Rice Krispies

**warmouth** · 10-04-2012, 06:35 PM

TimesRomans log of TB 500 sound good for me. I have been contemplating it. I am also going to tinker around with some Nandrolone Deconate too see how that works too. I am mainly going to use that to kick Cape Buffalos arse in the Bulk Classic. HAHAHA! But seriously, I cant even do over head presses anymore becasue of shoulder pain and cracking. Sucks getting old

**Rwy** · 10-04-2012, 08:10 PM

i get the clicking a lot and go for massages and it helps

**dec11** · 10-04-2012, 09:03 PM

haha, get used to it, every time i get off a seat its like a box of bangers going off, comes with longevity in the iron game!

**< <Samson> >** · 10-04-2012, 09:07 PM

Fair enough, just thought about. As long as my joints don't grind, I'm good.

**ScotchGuard02** · 10-05-2012, 11:19 AM

It's funny to see the computer geeks freak out when I pop my back in a quiet room. LOL

**venomx** · 10-05-2012, 11:54 AM

Could be low estrogen, I get this when taken too much Nolva or Arimidex !

**Times Roman** · 10-05-2012, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

I can do the same, especially my ankles. A couple weeks ago out of boredom i popped my left ankle 92 times consecutively, no rest at all. My right shoulder almost as bad at times. Left knee is terrible. It actually pops sometimes when i extent my leg to rest it on the ottoman. Crazy.
It's all good for now Samson. Wait till you have to take ibuprofen and acetaminophen w/your morning supps. hahaha....

I see the problem here.....

....you should be in the gym instead of kicking back watching "Leave it to Beaver"! =)

**Ashop** · 10-05-2012, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by < <Samson> >

Stupid question, I already know.

But, ever since I started lifting heavy (about 5-7 years ago) I seem to be popping and cracking more and more. My elbows pop, all my fingers crack and my back just crack like no other. Along with just about every other joint on my body.

This is not under typical movement but when I over extend either my arms or when I intentionally crack my back. But, if I don't I feel more locked up.

It seems to slowly be getting worse and worse as my lifts go up.

None of this is painful, just funky. Specially when I make a loud crack around one of the youngens and they just give me a total WTF was that look.

I would have a doctor look at it. Something isnt right IMO.

**Times Roman** · 10-05-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by dec11

haha, get used to it, every time i get off a seat its like a box of bangers going off, comes with longevity in the iron game!

Agree.

As long as no pain associated, then g2g.

**SoccerRat** · 10-05-2012, 01:25 PM

Have any of you guys had a problem around the elbow area? It is like a nerve or something which rubs against the ligament when you are doing exercises like bench press, dumbbell presses and so on. It's like a twitch every time u push out. I am very lean so that might be a reason.