Why Does My Knee Snap, Crack, or Pop? Is it Harmful? What To Do?

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present common reasons your knee may snap, crack, or pop. Why is it making noise and is it harmful? Some possible treatments are also offered.

Our book “Three Simple Steps To Treat Back Pain” is available on Kindle

Pain Management

[hwhfzbt]

Thanks for this video. My knees pop and crack daily, but they don’t hurt. It’s just annoying.

[unskeptable]

Since i was a teen, my knees made loud cracking sounds but there is no pain .

[thomasellis]

I worked with a trainer. My knees cracked badly before. I learned it was due to my form the way I squat. Push your hips backwards first instead of using your knees. This advice basically stopped the cracking sound

[christy_]

My knee pops when I do squats and it doesn't really hurt, just very uncomfortable and distracting

[Eddiespice]

I love these doctors! They got a good sense of humor.

[raycamposrc]

Very helpful, as a powerlifter i get massive amount of joint pain on my left knee. Keep these videos coming.

[AdamDay]

“I’ve got a huge kneecap.”

“Oh my god bob!”

[f.u.c]

Thanks y'all are making me less scared to go to the Dr about it

[lexo]

Sometimes I’ll be normally walking and I’ll start to feel a sort of uncomfort between my knee and shin which I assume is an air bubble and I have to stop and crack it, it doesn’t hurt just kinda inconvenient

[sgfitness]

Just came across this channel and I love the videos and how informational they are. As a personal trainer I'll be watching you're videos a lot

[aplus]

"I have a huge kneecap."
"Oh my god, Bob!"
😂😂😂

[glennusher]

I've been watching these guys for years.. And they are always on point . I had a rotator cuff pain, watching this guys, realizing i had a tear.. Went in to meet my surgeon.. And my tear was bad.... Now my knee is clicking and they're on point about my knee..

[jaclyndamico]

Thank you so much guys for your time. Love your videos.

[johnnysaltyaircrabcake]

Thanks for a Great description of just the basics...

[qs]

The way he said "Oh my God, Bob!" cracked me up dk why

[jenpostles]

Wow! You guys are the best physiotherapists on the internet!

[jessegoodman]

When I shift my kneecap up there is a small pop and when I apply pressure to the left and right sides of the knee it causes another small pop but within the joint. It is not painful but rather satisfying. I'm afraid I might be doing it too much.

[shariquerahmanansari]

Almost everyone in my family has popping sound in their knees and I have that as well ever since I was a child.
In my case, whenever my knee doesn't pop while bending, it pains.
It also pops when I straight(hyperextend) my knee while standing and my hip socket also pops.

[loveinaction]

This is a very informative site and I think you are the most famous on you tube. Awesome

[acepaul]

I have knee grinding sounds when I do leg extensions. Usually after 5-7 reps the sound goes away. Luckily no pain at all and I have full range of motion. After seeing this video, it doesn't sound like I have any knee problems.