About what joints crackle

The condition, when the joints crackle, is considered a very common phenomenon. However, despite its popularity, it is not yet fully understood by medicine.

In many cases, the reasons why the joints crunch are quite harmless. For example, this phenomenon can occur due to increased mobility and flexibility. However, when the joint crunch is accompanied by discomfort, redness and painful sensations, and in some cases, progressive deformation, it is necessary to consult a specialist. In such cases, this condition indicates a pathology.

The most common disease in which joints crunch are osteochondrosis. It is also called the deposition of salts. This ailment is more typical for people with hypodynamia. Violation of the balance in the body between calcium and potassium in favor of the first is also a provocative factor. Treatment of osteochondrosis, despite its apparent harmlessness, must begin at the first manifestations. Disease in neglected form can lead to serious impairment in the motor function of a person and a disorder of cerebral circulation. In addition to crackling joints, patients with osteochondrosis often experience dizziness, numbness of the limbs, joint pain. As therapy and prevention of disease recommend an active lifestyle, as well as a diverse, rich in vitamins diet.

Joints can also crackle against the background of deforming arthrosis. This is not an inflammatory disease caused by cartilage degeneration. Deforming arthrosis often affects the joints of the fingers, spine, as well as knee and hip joints. This disease is characterized by a pathological decrease in the total amount of cartilaginous tissue, resulting in progressive deterioration of the cartilage. Predisposing factors to the development of the disease experts consider the injuries sustained, static overstrain with excess body weight, stretching and sprains, prolonged workloads associated with professional activities, rheumatoid arthritis and others. Deformation, which develops gradually, can lead to disability. The therapy is usually conservative. In especially severe cases, surgical intervention is prescribed. Massage is also effective.

If the joints crunch when moving, this may indicate the presence of a disease such as ankylosis. This pathology is characterized by limited mobility up to absolute immobility. Ankylosis develops as a result of fusion of the surfaces of joints in dystrophic or infectious processes in neglected flow. The intra-articular fractures can provoke the disease. Ankylosis also occurs with prolonged stays in the plaster bandage. The disease is accompanied by severe soreness during movement. As a rule, the disease is cured by surgery. Surgical intervention involves replacing the affected joint with a prosthesis.

To prevent crunch, experts recommend carefully monitoring the diet and avoiding excessive body weight, not overload the joints, in time to treat their illnesses, to prevent overabundance of calcium, to engage in physical education.

In case of signs of arthrosis, the doctor can prescribe a course of chondroprotectors. They contribute to the restoration of cartilage. The course of intramuscular injections is usually from fifteen to thirty injections.

Along with this, we recommend also vasodilator preparations that improve the blood supply of the joints.

In the cold period, salt baths are effective at home. It is recommended that natural complexes containing extracts of medicinal plants( chamomile, pine, sage) and salts of microelements. After baths, it is useful to rub a small amount of fir oil into the joints.