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After going for long walks my thighs start to pop almost feels like the cellulite is popping and going away. is that what's happening?!?! ;)
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Probably not: Probably not.You could have something called" iliotibial band syndrome.Iliotibial is an structure on the lateral side of the thigh, is very tendinous and can snap" over bony prominences producing the snapping sound.
Answered 3/29/2015
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