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My knees pop a lot of the time when i bend down, doesn't hard most of the time when it happens. why is this happening?

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Dr. Tanzid Shams answered

Natural occurrence: I think you mean a cracking sound and not a joint actually "popping" out of place which happens to many people's shoulders. Cracking sound of knees are not necessarily bad. Occurs from shift of fluid and weight in your knee joint.

Answered 8/1/2013

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A member asked:

My knees pop a lot of the time when i bend down, doesn't hard most of the time when it happens. why is this happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanzid Shams answered

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