Common "snapping of joints" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Snapping Of Joints

Snapping and popping sounds in the joints are common conditions and are not concerning unless it is accompanied by swelling and pain. It is also known as crepitus and is common in the finger and knee joints. This is mainly due to fluid and gas in joints, bones, and muscles rubbing against each other in the joints, etc.

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What causes sounds when the shoulder blades are squeezed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sounds coming from the spine is called as snapping of joints.

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Dr. Sumit Chawla

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