Is it normal that my hips constantly crack?

My hips crack at LEAST 5 times a day, and I was wondering if it's normal. I'm a dancer and i've been dancing for 13 years, so i don't know if that makes it normal, or if it's still health concerning?

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  • snapcracklepop

    This sounds kinda like Joint Hypermobility Sydrome. I have the same things..and .extreme range of motion in most of my joints, elbows and knees "bend backwards", and ALL my joints crack and pop ALL THE TIME. Along with that is my joints dislocate and subloxate really easily...especially my shoulder joints, usually while I'm sleeping. Go see a rhumetologist to rule out other connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos, and they will also likely refer you to a physical therapist.

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  • pixie_dust

    that's excessive.. maybe you have some sort of built up toxins. i think if u ignore this it could turn worse, like into gout or something. i'd say pay attention to what your body says, if you have pain or whatnot, take care of your body, you only get one, and when u ware it out ur fuct.

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  • dablonde

    Normally when joints and stuff do that... It's just releasing built up gas. No biggie. Mine do it too.

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  • I have the same problem. They make LOUD cracking noises when I stretch them out after sitting for a long time. I don't know if its healthy or not though..

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  • randomjelly

    Normal...especially if you are active. It can also be your IT band. Check with your doc just to make sure everything is ok.

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    • passioniseverything

      @randomjelly

      what's my IT band?

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  • Psychohcysp

    Hips got joints, they will crack. I crack almost every bone... My toes, ankles, knees, hips, neck, back, shoulders, wrists and of course knuckles.... I am serious O_O you should hear me when I wAke up... I crack everything!!!

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