Knee popping — also known as “Barbie knees” due to the sounds the doll makes when someone bends its knees — can be an unsettling experience, often leaving individuals concerned about potential ...

Q: My knee makes a popping sound sometimes — should I be concerned? A: Knee noises can be unsettling, but they're not always a cause for concern.

There are certain sounds you expect to hear during a workout: heavy breathing, weights clinking on the rack, and the catchy melodies of a pump-up playlist. One that may very understandably catch you ...

If you've ever heard your knees pop when you stand up or noticed a cracking sound in your back as you stretch, you’re not ...

Have you recently bent down and felt a twinge in your knee? Or maybe you heard a popping sound during your latest round of squats and thought, “Oh, that’s new.” Knee pain is a common condition that ...

Q. I am a 40-year-old active recreational athlete. I work out at the gym at least three days a week and play soccer on the weekends. About three months ago, I felt a pop in my left knee while playing.

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MDKey TakeawaysWhile knee replacement surgery is usually safe, there is a less than 2% ...