How are your ankles doing lately?

Do they crack when you walk?

1.) The Purpose of This Article

If you have ankle problems then we will discuss why this might be happening, and why the cracking sound could be happening as well. In addition, we will be talking about how to help reduce any pain you might be having with cost effective, conservative treatment options that can really make a difference for you.

2.) Ankle Pain & Cracking Sounds

The cracking sound in your ankles are referred to as crepitus. This is a cracking or grinding sound that can be heard and even felt in your joints. Typically, it occurs in larger joint types like your shoulders or knees but this does not mean your ankles could not have this sensation... Crepitus should be considered to be different than a loud pop you might have when you injury your ankle. The noise you hear in crepitus is caused by uneven surfaces of cartilage rubbing against eachother.

If you have pain or any signs of discomfort, or impaired ROM (range of motion), you should consider seeing a physician about your ankle problems. Crepitus is caused by uneven cartilage surfaces rubbing together. Pain can be a sign of injury, cartilage break down and arthritis. If the problem is really bothering you then it is a good idea to listen to the advice of your physician. - We hope that you never have an ankle injury in the first place, but we know that almost 25,000 ankle sprains happen each day... so ankle problems are somewhat common, wouldn't you agree?

3.) Ankle Support & Why You Should Consider Getting One

Ankle support can be really helpful for someone with an ankle condition of almost any kind. If you have pain or instability then you will seriously need to think about supporting your ankles. The reason why is that a well designed ankle brace can help to reduce painful movements and it can also help to stop further progression of an injured joint. It is also a good idea to help avoid injury in the first place by using a support as well. - In the end it is your choice to get a support or not, but just do not look back wishing you would have gotten one before something went really wrong with your ankle. That would be looking back with regret, and nobody wants that!

*This is health information. Although we believe in the benefits that an ankle support can provide, you will need to speak with your physician for medical advice on your particular condition.