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Snap, Crackle, Pop!

 
What exactly causes ankles to crack and pop all the time? It happens all the time to me when I dance, but now that I've been doing it for a while, my ankles don't snap, crack or pop as much. Is this kind of thing hereditary? How can I make it stop?

-Anonymous

Hey, girlie! I used to dance, too, and although I've never had my ankles crack or pop, I highly suggest that you see a doctor! Since you've been dancing for a while now, it doesn't happen as often, but when it does, you should seek a professional's help.

I'm not a doctor so I'm not sure if this is hereditary, but you can ask your family members if it happens to them. Although it might not hurt or bother you when your ankles crack or pop, it is definitely wise to see what's up because the cracking and popping might end up being something serious if you don't take care of it now! Play it safe and get it checked out, Dancer! (:

<3, Sharon 

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That happens to me too. But it's my elbows and knees that pop and crack all the time.

by jdizzle09 on 9/25/2009 12:32:10 AM

 
 

My legs, arms, fingers, and... foohey! Everything in my body cracks! I'm not too sure if it's because I don't exercise much or because I'm growing too fast ALL the time. Tong

by PeaceSigningChick on 7/29/2009 1:56:56 AM

 
 

THat happens to me but my knees and ankles do it but thats because I was in competitive cheerleading Training for jr. olympics and doing jazz tap hip hop and ballet compotitions I went to a doctor at age nine because I would sprain my ankle just bye falling down come to find Out I permanently damaged my joints and nearly got my growth stunnted so I had to give up my drean of a gold medal all because my coaches pushed me to hard and now I will have to live with the popping noise forever and have me knees and ankles constantly bothering me Frown

by surferchicgonegirly on 5/12/2009 11:27:14 AM

 
 

that happens to me too

by katie150 on 4/15/2009 5:20:21 PM

 
 

That used to happen to me. It is probaly weak ankles. Mine dont bother me as bad as they used to. You need to get an ankle brace or wear an ace bandage when dancing this helped me tremendisly.


GO CHECK OUT MY PROFILE AND TELL ME IF IT WORKS!!

by BamaGurl on 3/27/2009 11:25:59 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD PLEASE ANSWER MOD!!!
I really am freaked cuz sometimes after I've eaten a dry food, like, oh, let's say snack mix, I can't swallow-I can't get to water sometimes, and it REALLY scares me! What's going on?

 

Hey girl.  Don't worry!  It's probably just that the snack is too dry for you, or you are having too much at once.  Just keep a tasty drink with you and there will be no reason to worry! Best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

by rarityfalls on 3/26/2009 3:15:58 PM

 
 

my ankles crack too. i am a dancer but it never hurts. my friends who aren't dancers have the prob. too

by Maysister522 on 3/23/2009 1:09:38 PM

 
 

yeah. The same thing happens with me and my family. Mine just started but my knees and ankles both crack when I get up of the floor or I have been sitting down for a while. So, yeah.

by JBFan4Life on 3/22/2009 6:44:06 PM

 
 

this happens 2 me 2. my ankles and knees pop and crack all the time. lately they have been popping and cracking more and have been hurting a lot. when this happens i usually put my ankle brace on. my frend wears a knee brace when her knees hurt and crack.

by lily_bug9996 on 3/22/2009 6:42:47 PM

 
 

lol!! yeah when I bend down, my knees crack usually!!!!!lol Smile

by chocolatelover13 on 3/22/2009 6:00:06 PM

 
 

that happens to me but if you try not to purposely crack them it helps a lot but some times it really hurts

by maliwoodstar on 3/22/2009 5:53:55 PM

 
 

Hey!

I have to say, I have popping and cracking ankles and knees!

When I walk, my ankles pop.

When I bend down, my knees crack.

It is so embarassing!

But lucky you, they have started to stop a bit after you danced a while- me, I have been walking all my life and I still here.. 'Crack! Pop!'

Hahaha, well your not the only one!

- Luv you all!

Beck

by Kakiya on 3/22/2009 12:12:19 PM

 
 

MOD!!!
ok most of my friends always tell me i have purple veins on the back of my neck. is that normal??

 

Maybe it is something you inherited from someone in your family. Go see a doctor if you are worried.<3 Sherryn D.

Sherryn d.

by cutieme03 on 3/21/2009 12:40:42 PM

 
 

mod mod mod!!!
Shud I start shaving my legs? Like there really hair and I already shave my pits, shud I??

 

Ask your parents before you do anything like that.<3 Sherryn D.

Sherryn d.

by Gabster08 on 3/21/2009 12:23:46 PM

 
 

ballet causes mine to creck more!

by Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 3/21/2009 9:14:13 AM

 
 

hey mine do that ALL the time!!! i play soccer though and they do that after i get up and walk in the morning! it's wierd..... My mom says it's no big deal and wont take me to the doctor so.... im screwd!

COMMENT MY PROFILE!!! I NEED ADVICE ON CERTAIN STUFF NOW!! (and you can have advice on soccer 2 Smile)

by Alfie on 3/20/2009 11:00:59 PM

 
 

This used to happen to me when i first started dance, its a lot better now tho.

God bless~

by me girl on 3/20/2009 10:56:48 PM

 
 

hey girl listen 2 the docter he/she nos best it would help u alotLaughing

by aliceslilsis123 on 3/20/2009 12:11:13 PM

 
 

my ankles and knees etc. do that all the time! but im not a dancer... i do track...

by novemberbaby164 on 3/19/2009 4:28:25 PM

 
 

*****MOD*****MOD*****MOD****
okayy... well this is kinda embarrasing but l8ty i've kinda been really sad ALOT and its like because of my body. and its like i find all these problems with it like my hair is too ugly and frizzy, and im too chubby, my teeth is messed up and i have acne and stuff like that and i feel like really depressed about that. and i tried all that stuff to like "boost your self cofidence" but when i just go to school i just hate myself alot. and another thing too-how come when ever i excorsize i get a cold the next day? im REALLY sorry about the long essay thingy right now ):




Hey babe, girls go through a rough period when they're this age so some of that is normal. How bout writing a list of things you really like about yourself? Not physical things but like, "I'm a good friend, I'm smart..." Talk to your friends or counselor about how you're feeling. Getting it all out really helps! Check out our Tough Stuff page for more info and support. Hang in there babe!

katelin s.

by x0bostonbabi0x on 3/18/2009 8:04:41 PM

 
 

Hey this happens to me too! but it also happens to my kness and big toes. i dont think this is bad or irregular as long as theres no pain with it. im not a doctor though...

by DancerChic17 on 3/18/2009 6:48:10 PM

 
 

Mod
lately im hungry all da time. i just b-came vegetarian. cud there b a connection?




Hey girl! Your body probably just hasn't fully adjusted to your new diet. It will soon I'm sure.
Jess H.

by cjlizzy on 3/18/2009 2:24:09 PM

 
 

MOD-
my friend invited me to go swimming this weekend...but i think i might be getting my period.....i really want to go swimming...would i still be able to go or would i have to wear tampon?

 

Wear a tampon if you feel comfertable about it, other then that you may have to forego the trip. Sorry babes.<3 Sherryn D.

Sherryn D.

by minime9395 on 3/18/2009 12:40:26 AM

 
 

my ankles always crack but it doesnt really hurt, and its pretty normal for me! check out my profile!

by cutieme03 on 3/17/2009 9:12:05 PM

 
 

Mod- i have been getting more zits than usual lately, and more emotional. i have also been hungrier, whats going on with me?

 

Hey girl! You're just going through a transitional period in your life. Your hormones are fluctuating.

Jess H.

by bunhead007 on 3/17/2009 5:15:11 PM

 
 

omg that happens to me allthe time and it is really anoying should i go see a doc???
xoxo

by livs4ever on 3/17/2009 12:13:37 AM

 
 

Ehhhhh it happeeens 2 me sometimes...it's normal I think cause it happens 2 me and my friends 2... Don't fret but if it makes ur ankles hurt then u might want 2 c a doc...

by decemberbaby94 on 3/15/2009 11:58:43 PM

 
 

I dance too, girl and I have the same problem, but it happens to my knees,(I have a servere knee problem,though) and my elbows, and wrists. Just remember that it really won't harm you to much.
R~The Dancing Star*

by rahrah351 on 3/15/2009 3:46:12 PM

 
 

this happens ALL the time to me. idk why but it does so i guess your not the only one.lol.

anyways NEED ANY ADVICE COMMENT ON MY PAGE!!
-mluver17 Smile

by mluver17 on 3/15/2009 10:05:06 AM

 
 

I think her joints are just tense.

by #1 student on 3/15/2009 9:30:30 AM

 
 

OMG!!! i dont dance but that same thing happens 2 me! it doesnt bother me, sometimes it even feels good.

by mushrooms on 3/14/2009 11:55:17 PM

 
 

It is nice to know that this happens to almost everyone.

by luckykel on 3/14/2009 11:39:12 PM

 
 

This is the explanation that I've always heard: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/joint.html
I know it's not harmful as long as there's no pain associated with it, except, if you crack your knuckles sometimes that decreases grip strength.

by Somebody on 3/14/2009 12:18:11 PM

 
 

OMG!! That happens to me all the time!

by puppylove123 on 3/14/2009 2:04:27 AM

 
 

It is not irregular 2 have cracking ankles when u dance. i do it 2! LOL!

by lolizzy on 3/13/2009 7:54:08 PM

 
 

This happens to me too. Check out my profile!!

by SummerRox on 3/12/2009 5:27:32 PM

 
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