Crunching and clicking Bones – What you need to know
Are you working?
at a desk?
driving?
hairdressing?
sewing?
an artist?
doing a service job?
playing sports?
do a lot of labor?
practice physically demanding tasks like trades?
are you landscaping?
do you care for people or do any form of lifting?
This is for you and many others!
My bones are crunchy, when I stretch, they click, my muscles are tired all the time and my joints ache – what’s wrong with me?
How is this happening to me – what does the sound come from?
- Synovial fluid – freely moving joints like your knuckles and spine are surrounded by a capsule filled with synovial fluid. This fluid acts as lubricant and supplies nutrients to the joints. In turn this reduces friction between the bones.
- Joint Stretching – When you apply force to the joint the joint capsule is stretched. this creates a decrease in pressure in the joint.
- Gas release – this drop in pressure between the bones causes gas (mainly nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the synovial fluid to form bubbles. It causes a release when the bubbles pop …. which is why it feels soo goood, the sound however can be disturbing for others and worrying for some.
Is this bad?
- Typically, no! Studies show that joint cracking isn’t harmful in moderation, but excessive or forceful manipulation might lead to soft tissue damage or joint issues. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine a little tension release is a good thing, as long as it’s not overdone!
Why is this happening to me – what is it?
- Joint movement
- Gas between joints
- Gas bubbles popping
How does that relate to me?
- You don’t need to worry about your joints crunching and clicking
- If you have discomfort, pain or feel your joints click too much there could be something else going on.
- Management of surgery, pain or injury is just as important as self-care.
- You’re hoping to be here a long time, your health is important to you, and you want to make the most of it!
Why do I have discomfort and pain?
- Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons; when we are knotted up, stiff and tense our joints tend to crunch and there can be discomfort or pain. The muscle fibers can be a tangled mess.
- Fascia that are thin and damaged by lack of water and hydration can cause stiffness. Old liquids, like a sponge that has not been squeezed for a while, stagnate here when we don’t move.
- Weight and underlying causes could also be causing you discomfort such as an injury
How come this is relieved when I click?
- Gas release feels good, it also alleviates pressure. Your stiff muscles or dehydrated fascia could be impacting your joints.
Am I doing something to cause this!
- Slouching / excessive device use
- Working
- Pushing your body beyond its physical limits on a regular basis
- You’re not practicing selfcare and have tangled muscle fibers, knots or dried out tendons
- Your dehydrated, dehydrated or damaged fascia that need water and some Yin Yoga
How do I fix it?
- Yin Yoga, Acupuncture, Massage, Gua Sha, Tui Na and Cupping, check out = Associated Therapies, Acupuncture
- Float Tanks / Deprivation Chambers, checkout = Float Lounge Auckland | Sensory Deprivation | White Spa
- Osteopathy, physiotherapy, checkout = Why Cranial Osteopathy? | Greenlane Osteopathy
(Auckland Region) Home – Physiotherapy Auckland (physiomac.co.nz), (Silverdale) Physio Absolute (absolutehealth.co.nz)
- Yoga, checkout = One To One Yoga – Acupuncture & Yoga Auckland
A Traditional Chinese Medicine Blog Post on crunching and clicking bones
What can I do about it?
Drink more water, practice health related self – care methods and find what’s best for you. Practice good posture and deportment, take rests and breaks when you feel discomfort. Eat foods with water in them such as fruits and vegetables. Get a dietary treatment plan that can assist you in knowing what foods will make you feel good. Dietary Therapy – Traditional Chinese Medicine
When?
You can do something tomorrow if you like, but if you want to do it now call Mobile TCM. Let’s see if we can help you or put you in touch with some great people and make it happen! Contact us – Mobile TCM
Who can help me with this? – Mobile TCM, checkout = Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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