The question is as old as time itself: Why do my knees crack and pop? Ever since man has first squatted down to make a fire or defecate (see my last blog post to learn more), he has heard these noises and wondered what the heck those snaps and crackles were! Well, there are a few possibilities of what you COULD be hearing in your knees or [insert any joint you have heard] are making sounds and unless you are having a unique amount of excruciating pain and can weight-bear easily with no functional deficits, there is a good chance you are experiencing one of the below phenomenon. Check it out below!
Will came into the clinic following a freak accident where his roof fell on him and as a way to recover from fight training. Over the course of months I had the privilege of working with Will to restore upper body mobility and tissue elasticity. He ended up winning fights and gaining a ton of range of motion in the process. To this day, he continues to show great strides and trains very hard regularly.
You're not alone. Desk life can leave us feeling like rusty robots, and gym sessions become uphill battles. But fret not, fellow desk warrior, for the solution lies in a simple, effective movement: the deep squat.
Think of it as your antidote to stagnation. This mighty leg hugger isn't just about building quads (although it does that well); it's about rewiring your body for effortless movement. Forget fancy equipment or lengthy stretches – all you need is your floor space and a willingness to explore your inner flexibility.
