Prevention (Australia)

Crackle SNAP AND POP!

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Ever wondered what all those noises you hear when you workout mean? Dr Michael

Vagg, clinical senior lecturer in medicine at Melbourne’s Deakin University can help. RUBBING: Catching sounds in your forearm, wrist or ankle are common with repetitive movements. It’s your inflamed tendons rubbing over bones, explains Vagg. Time to reduce your activity and try a cold pack, rub-on gels or anti-inflammato­ry tablets to help healing. GRINDING: Creaking noises in your knees (known as “crepitus”) plus pain can mean damaged cartilage or osteoarthr­itis. Staying active helps blood flow nutrients to worn joints, says Vagg, but it’s wise to minimise high-impact activities like jumping or netball. POPS: The high-pitched snaps and pops you hear mid sun salutation are usually benign, says Vagg. They occur when the fluid-filled sac within your joints gets stretched. Unless you’re also in pain, they’re harmless, so keep on movin’.

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