Why do joints crack?

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Why do joints crack?

Have you ever thought about why joints crack? It’s actually an interesting process. The cartilage that covers the ends of your bones rubs against each other and creates a vacuum. You will probably want to crack your bones at this point. Some people say it helps to relieve pain, but that has not been proven.