Blog · Steve Hall · 3 March 2025
Osteopathy
Joint clicking and cracking
Noisy knees and a back that clicks — what is gas, what is tendon, and what is worth examining.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Painless clicks are usually uninteresting. Painful locking, swelling, or a click that started after a twist is interesting. Habitual self-cracking that is compulsive can irritate tissues.
What we can do in clinic
I explain cavitation versus tendon snap. I will not crack every visit as a subscription. If a technique helps you, we use it with consent.
Red flags and when to see your GP
A knee that locks and will not straighten after sport needs a proper orthopaedic look.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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