Knee problem

[nodiggitydave]

I have a strange problem I've had for a while now but not thought much of it as it's not too painful. When I go down into a squat my left knee makes a slight cracking sound. Also, throughout the day, something which often happens is if I bend my leg as in to touch my buttocks with the ball of my foot, my left knee will pop. It also happens when I sit down, or sometimes when I move my left foot around while sitting, it will pop.

I'm sure it's related to weight lifting so hope this is the right forum

 

[StuWard]

If there is no pain, don't worry about it. It's called creptitus. It's normal in people over 40 or so. If it is associated with pain, have it looks at by a sports oriented doctor. It happens to me more when I'm not warmed up.

Stu

 

[fallingeggs]

I agree with the above post. it happens to me sometimes, but i have realized that the more i warm up the less it happens. like you, i have no pain, so i do not think about it other then making sure i am good and warmed up.

 

[nodiggitydave]

The thing is, I'm only 19 and I've had it for ages. My knee must click about 50 times a day just doing various things e.g moving in bed. Pain or discomfort only occurs with slow heavy squats which feels like a tickle on the outer bit of the knee. Any particular reason I should have one of these?

 

[StuWard]

It's sort of like cracking your knuckles so it isn't always age related. If there is pain, it's probably something else and you should have it looked at by a sports oriented doctor. It may be your IT band. Do you do a lot of running? That can cause it. Squatting can make it worse.

 

[captainahole]

Alternate issue. Could be your shoes.

 

[Sim882]

The thing is, I'm only 19 and I've had it for ages. My knee must click about 50 times a day just doing various things e.g moving in bed. Pain or discomfort only occurs with slow heavy squats which feels like a tickle on the outer bit of the knee. Any particular reason I should have one of these?

I have same issue and I'm 24 -but I think sprint intervals may to be blame, and for a while I was doing jump squats once per week.

 

[AEKDB]

I would see a doctor!

Simple sport rule: Pain (any amount) + cracking + poping = doctor visit

A quick exam and an x-ray could save lots of pain later.

 

[nodiggitydave]

To be honest, I don't do much running or squatting, but I think it could be related to being previously overweight? I'm not talking obese but I was pretty fat all through my childhood.