The Applicance of Science: What causes the creaking and popping of our joints?

We associate certain sounds with getting older, especially ones like cracks, creaks and clicks. Our joints can makes a number of unusual noises as we move about our day, but what exactly causes these funny sounds?
The Applicance of Science: What causes the creaking and popping of our joints?

What causes the creaking and popping of our joints?

We associate certain sounds with getting older, especially ones like cracks, creaks and clicks. Our joints can makes a number of unusual noises as we move about our day, but what exactly causes these funny sounds? Are they anything to worry about and do they really get worse with age?

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