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My knees crack a lot when i walk up&down the stairs and bend down. it doesn't hurt but i can feel it cracking. what can i do to stop this?
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Cracking Knees: Do they hurt? I would try wrapping, exercise and heat and ice first. See an orthopedist to see if it needs surgical intervention.
Answered 4/1/2014
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