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Why do our bones make a loud popping or cracking sound when we stretch our joints?
Every morning when I get out of bed and bend my knees or pull my fingers, I hear a clear loud cracking sound. Does this indicate early joint damage?
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BioCurious
asked 1mo ago · 10 rep
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It is called cavitation. Your body joints contain lubricating synovial fluid; stretching drops pressure inside the joint, causing tiny dissolved gas bubbles to expand and burst rapidly.
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NeuroCenter
answered 1mo ago