[kappygirl]

I am fairly new to running (less than a year), and I run between 10-15 miles/week.<br><br>
I've noticed recently that anytime I bend my knees (like coming down the stairs), my knees are very noisy. They crackle like crazy with each step down. I have no pain.<br><br>
I'm assuming that since I have no pain that I don't have a problem, but my DH disagrees. I feel silly getting checked out when I'm not experiencing any pain. Anyone have any insight?

 

[altoids]

If you are not having pain, my personal feeling is that it's not, but you should keep an eye on it.<br><br><a href="http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuries/a/aa092500.htm" target="_blank">http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/i...a/aa092500.htm</a><br><br>
says:<br>

 

[roots]

My right knee crunches every time I walk down stairs or bear weight on it, such as a squat or lunge. No pain, but its somewhat frightening to hear it. Its does not bother while running (ave 55-60 mpw) but I cannot do exercises such as squat or lunge because the noise sounds horrible. No pain, though.

 

[kappygirl]

Thanks for the responses! I'll keep ignoring the noise <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">