Tustin, CA
A 24-year-old male asked:

Had a hip muscle injury 6 months back, not yet cured. suddenly i am hearing painless cracking and popping sounds in my joints, no swelling or redness.

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Frank Holmes
Sports Medicine 25 years experience
No worry if no pain: I typically don't worry about painless popping and cracking of joints, even if asymmetric. Painful popping does need a physician evaluation.
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