Bodyweight cracking sounds when crawling

[thegoldengod]

I started incorporating some OS resets on my recovery days. I notice that sometimes my hips and lower back crack when I am crawling (I just started and have never crawled before, bear in mind). Is this normal? There is no pain.

 

[Steve Freides]

That's a question for your doctor or other medical professional. My joints have cracked all my life - ankles, hips, wrists, elbows, you name it. It's never been an issue and no doctor has ever found it cause for concern.

But if you haven't asked before, then I would at least once.

-S-

 

[User 7569]

I have personally experienced much cracking in my lower back and hips during crawling. Feels great, too.

If it hurts though.. that may be different..

 

[Jim Lauerman]

I had to chuckle when I saw this thread. When I do certain Original Strength rolls my spine literally sounds like popcorn. No pain, mind you, and it actually feels good, like a sort of “release”.

Sure scared the crap out of me at first, however.

I checked with my chiro and he said if there’s no pain, don’t sweat it.

Of course, Steve is right, make sure your Doc finds no problem with it.

For me, it goes away over time.

 

[Steve Freides]

For me, it goes away over time.

I've got a few things like that, if I understand what you mean, e.g., when I do the Egyptian stretch, my shoulders pop for the first few reps but then they stop.

-S-

 

[wespom9]

My left hip and left side lower back consistently do the same during crawling. Actually does feel good. Also discussed with my chiro, no concerns.

 

[thegoldengod]

Just an update, after about a month of crawling, the cracking is few and far between. Body was probably not used to it and fixing itself

 

[Jim Lauerman]

Just an update, after about a month of crawling, the cracking is few and far between. Body was probably not used to it and fixing itself

My experience, exactly.