Popping noise when kicking

[orion82698]

Hey guys, I'm kinda worried about this, and maybe you can help alleviate some of my worries.

When I do a front right kick, after re-chambering, I hear/and feel a popping noice coming from my upper leg. I wouldn't say it's painfull, more okward. Anyone experianced this? My legs are sore from streching, and I took the day off yesterday, but I can't help to worry about this.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Chris

[kchenault]

Is it the hip region or knee area? Audible popping is not good if it feels awkward.

[orion82698]

It's in the hip.

Well, it feels akward because I know it shouldn't be happening. Someone in the office told me once I build up strength and stretch more, then it will go away.

It's usually with a front kick that it happens, but can happen simply by my pulling my knee up to my abs, then putting it back down. Sometimes I don't hear or feel it.

[ps1]

Ask a physician about this. It is not a normal reaction to such a basic movement. I'm not saying get scared and worry, just get it checked out.

[kchenault]

Definately have it checked. You could be looking for trouble like I did by not having it checked. My left hip hurts when I perform certain kicks and stretches because my hip flexors weren't strong enough. Do hindu squats to strengthen these areas. That will help some.

[orion82698]

I was just told about these in my other post about leg training. I did some research on it and it seems pretty easy, but I'm sure it's hard. I would try it at work, but for fear of looking like a dummy, I'll wait till I get home. I'll also consults my Masters wife tonight. She's a physical therapist. Hopefully, she'll have something that I can do for this.

Thanks man!

[Aodhan]

It's in the hip.

Well, it feels akward because I know it shouldn't be happening. Someone in the office told me once I build up strength and stretch more, then it will go away.

It's usually with a front kick that it happens, but can happen simply by my pulling my knee up to my abs, then putting it back down. Sometimes I don't hear or feel it.

It's possible it will go away. Most likely, it is either the femur slightly displacing at the extreme end of a movement (Kick or stretch), or intensive stretching has loosened the ligaments slightly. It's also possible that it is a tendon or ligament passing over a joint and back again.

I get a popping in my lower back when I do reverse crunches. Had it for years, and no ill effects. Talk to a doc or PT, and go from there.

Aodhan

[orion82698]

Well, I'm gonna give it a week and see if it goes away. My time is very limited right now, and I can't really afford to miss work for this. If by this time next week, I'm still hear/feeling it, I'll get it checked out.

[Menjo]

This happens to me occasionaly, and i found out my problem is from over use i have the exact same symptons as you. If i stretch and give my body a break it goes away once i forget about it. I wouldnt freak out or anything its probably nothing too bad.

[White Warlock]

On the other hand, it could be miniscus damage.