16/02/2026
Many people notice clicking or cracking in their knees during everyday movements - particularly when standing up, using stairs, or walking after sitting.
Knee clicking is a common finding, especially with age or reduced activity, and on its own is rarely a cause for concern. These sounds are often harmless and can come from normal joint movement, tendons or ligaments shifting, or changes in pressure within the joint.
What matters far more than the noise itself is how the knee feels and functions.
Clinical decisions are guided by factors such as pain levels, joint control, balance, and how confidently someone can move around their home, not by sound alone.
It’s worth getting knee clicking checked if it is accompanied by pain, swelling, instability, stiffness that doesn’t settle, or if it starts to limit normal movement or confidence.
If you’ve been avoiding movement or feeling unsure because of knee noises, feel free to message me for guidance or reassurance.
