Nina
Feb 27 2006, 01:05 PM
When my daughter jogs her toes are cracking. She is athletic 13 years old, 51 kg, 167 cm.
Is that dangerous?
Thanks.
delavo
Feb 28 2006, 07:24 AM
What do you mean by cracking?
Knuckle cracking like when she walks or make fists with her toe you hear a cracking noise. If it's not painful the noise is not a big deal deal.
If you mean her toe nails are spliting brusing. That is comon cause by shoe that are too small or laced improperly or she is running with poor form that causes her to slided to the front of her shoe. Make sure she is sized correctly and increase her size if she runs middle to long distance a good running shoe story should know how to deal with this.
If her skin is cracking it could be some sort of fungus see a dermatologist or a foot care provider.
Hope thisis helpful
Nina
Feb 28 2006, 11:09 AM
It is knuckle cracking and is not painful. The noise is that bothers her, to me is more worry that something can be wrong.
Thank for your reply.
sbarlizo
Mar 21 2006, 04:59 PM
Dear Nina
Joints can make a variety of sounds: popping, cracking, grinding, and snapping. The joints that "crack" are the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. There are different reasons why these joints make these noises. This is what I have found: 1: There is synovial fluid present in your joints which acts as a lubricant. The fluid contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. Gas is rapidly released, which forms bubbles. In order to crack the same knuckle again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid.
2. Movement of joints, tendons and ligaments: When a joint moves, the tendon’s position changes and moves slightly out of place. You may hear a snapping sound as the tendon returns to its original position. In addition, your ligaments may tighten as you move your joints. This commonly occurs in your knee or ankle, and can make a cracking sound.
3. Rough surfaces: Arthritic joints make sounds caused by the loss of smooth cartilage and the roughness of the joint surface.
Most people agree that joint cracking is not necessairly harmful unless it is associated with pain. However, if you are concerned I would bring your daughter in to see a doctor for a physical examination.
Good-luck ande thank-you for contacting foot.com,
Sbarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert