Knees snap, crackle and pop

[NoleGirl98 16]

I bought a stair climber to start getting in some movement. It was cheap, moveable, and didn't have me freezing my tush off outside.

When I am on it both my knees sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies Cereal, snapping, cracking and popping. It doesn't hurt just sounds horrible.

Am I doing more damage to my knees by using the stair climber?

[cheryl2586 3,053]

The only one that could tell you that is an orthopedic doctor. If you see one already for your knees I would call them and ask.

[BladeFox 235]

I have interesting things that go on with my knees and depending on what is going on with your knees (see a specialist) the doctor may not want you to do climbing exercises only walking. I would check first before doing irreversible damage to your knees.

[CBF1000 13]

Its probably Crepitus, look it up on line and see if you think its that..

[music1618 879]

I would get a doc to check them out. They will be able to tell you if the climber is ok for your knees. I don't like stairs as they put a lot of strain on your knees.

[magtart 603]

My knees do the same thing every time I walk up and down the stairs in my house. A stair climbing machine would be my last choice for exercise. I use my treadmill almost every day.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

fish oil, glucosamine sulfate and investigate removing wheat and/or dairy from your diet. and work on strengthening your quads.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

fish oil, glucosamine sulfate and investigate removing wheat and/or dairy from your diet. and work on strengthening your quads.

good advice! For a free way to strengthen those quads, try lunges and air squats. If you feel particularly motivated, try jumping squats and lunges for a little plyo action. For jumping, try and land like a cat on your toes, rolling back to the heel to keep impact minimum.