A member asked:

My shoulders, elbows, wrist and ankles pop like sound when begining to lift weights. can it mean arthritus?

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No: Joint cracking or popping is normal as long as it does not cause pain.

Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pop : That is normal as has been said. Arthritis feels different and can have a grinding sensation in the joint with real pain on motion or the inability to move the joint or joints. You don't state that there is pain , so it is probably not arthritis.

Answered 12/3/2013

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