Q: My knee makes a popping sound sometimes — should I be concerned? A: Knee noises can be unsettling, but they're not always a cause for concern.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: One of my knees makes an odd crackling sound (like the sound you might hear when scrunching plastic wrap) when I go down a flight of stairs. However, I don't have any knee pain.

Popping, clicking, rattling—these sounds from our joints can be unsettling, but are they cause for concern? Orthopedic specialist Chris Gee, MD, demystifies these auditory oddities, highlighting when ...

The human body makes a myriad of noises, most of which are completely natural and totally harmless. That includes clicks, pops, and snaps from your joints as you move around, particularly during ...