Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on ...

“When the temperatures plunge rapidly below freezing, water in the ground will freeze and expand. As a result, the rock or soil bursts, rather than just slowly expands. The rapid bursting sounds can ...

Do you know why your joints pop, crackle, or snap? Here's what an expert has to say ...

As extreme cold grips large portions of the U.S. this week, residents in several states have reported startling noises coming from trees, loud cracks and pops that some have likened to small ...

In some households, cracking your knuckles is a declaration of war. Whether you’re in the camp that can’t stand the sound or the one that can’t see what the fuss is about, you might be surprised to ...

An age-old urban legend that claims cracking one’s knuckles will lead to arthritis may be old in every middle school child’s repertoire, but a look at the scientific literature finds that there is ...

Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, ...