The larynx, which is located in the throat at the top of the trachea (pronounced: TRAY-kee-uh) or windpipe, is like a hollow tube about 2 inches (5 centimeters) high. For starters, a guy’s larynx (pronounced: LAIR –inks), also known as the voice box, grows bigger. What Causes My Voice to Change?Īt puberty, guys’ bodies begin producing a lot of the hormone testosterone (pronounced: tes-TOSS-tuh-rone), which causes changes in several parts of the body, including the voice. A guy’s voice gets way deeper than a girl’s, though. It’s one of the many developments that happen to both girls and guys when they reach puberty. In fact, everything feels normal - but nothing sounds right.ĭan’s voice is changing. The next minute, he can barely get through a sentence without his voice sounding like it’s out of control: high one minute, low the next, then high again. This takes pressure off the joints and assures proper "tracking".One minute, Dan’s voice sounds normal. One of the most effective forms of treatment involves strengthening the muscles that support the joint. It important to understand the root cause, so that normal noisiness can be distinguished from an acute or chronic condition which requires medical attention. If you are experiencing noisy joints, please contact us or your doctor for an evaluation. That may include medicinal support or cold therapy. In many cases, treating the inflammation can help tremendously.
The way you treat Crepitus really depends on its underlying issue. The sounds may or may not be audible without a stethoscope. They are also called “crackles” or “rales” and can indicate respiratory disease. The term “crepitus” may be used to describe sounds originating in the lungs. With movement, there is usually a crunching or grating sound which accompanies the pain.
Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeĪ dull ache behind the patella (kneecap) can indicate that there is an underlying injury or that it has been overused. This causes swelling, pain, and popping or clicking noises. If that cushion is torn, the shredded or detached edges can get caught during movement. The meniscus is a thin layer of cartilage that sits between the weight-bearing joints of the femur and the tibia. At first, it may be simple Crepitus, but if the joint cushioning is destroyed, the sound will be the painful grinding of bone against bone. The resulting breakdown of the cartilage causes swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis (OA) is known as the war-and-tear type that typically affects people as they age. Various types of arthritis cause swelling which changes the way the joints move. On the other hand, the noise you hear could also be the result of arthritic damage to the cartilage and bone. When It's Painful… Arthritis: The Normal Aging Process The noises will probably increase with age, but are generally not a cause for concern in the absence of pain. So, getting your back “cracked” is more like getting your joint fluid popped. A chiropractor can manually induce these pops. Over time, gases can build up in these areas which are released when the joint is being used. The synovial fluid lubricates and protects the joints. The painless noise in your joints or ligaments is both common and quite normal. Let’s look at the difference: When It's Painless… But, there are times when the noise is signaling a bigger problem. Crepitus is harmless when not caused by an injury, medical condition or disease. Most of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. It comes from Nitrogen bubbles in the synovial fluid that get trapped then released during particular movements. Knees, knuckles, ankles and even your lungs can make alarming crackles as we move through the day. The Medical View of Crepitus: Creaking, Cracking and Popping Joints