Click, clunk, pop, crack. . . these are the words our knees use to speak to us as we get older. If your body is speaking this language you are normal.
Over time, as your knees absorb the shock of each step, the cushion (protective cartilage) begins to wear down. As you move, your knee joint rubs together with less of this cushioning clicking noises occur. The more active you are and the more impact your knees experience, the earlier in life you will likely start to hear these sounds.
If you are not experiencing pain, it is nothing to be concerned about. However, it is a sign that pain and stiffness may be on the way as breakdown continues over time.
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