Doctors refer to the cracking or popping of joints, like the shoulders, as crepitus. Though crepitus happens often, the reason that joints pop is not always clear. Cracking, clicking, and popping ...

Ever noticed a clicking or cracking sound in your shoulders when you lift or rotate your arms? What causes it, and should you be worried? Understanding the mechanics of your shoulders could help ...

It’s always disconcerting when you hear your shoulder pop or click into place. This unusual effect and the noise it sometimes makes can be caused by arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder ...

Is your shoulder cracking or making popping or snapping noises when you’re doing push-ups? If so, it probably isn’t anything to worry about — unless you have pain. It’s not uncommon for joints to make ...