“Why does my body ache and crack like I am 40?”
I am only 17. My body feels like I am 40. I skateboard, sing, and play guitar. I frequently had tightness that has been around for years (so I am used to them) around my mid-lower back, underneath my shoulder blades, my knuckles on my fingers and toes, my knees crack, my jaw pops whenever I talk or do anything with it, my neck feels tight around the left side as well. I have been skateboarding for years and years now ever since I could remember so you could imagine the blows I have taken. I have been singing for 5 years now I believe and that's the same for guitar. I have punctured both of my lungs in 2018 that healed by themselves. I do not take medication. I can dislocate both of my shoulders. I don't stretch as much as I could. But when I do stretch the places that hurt they don't need to be stretched because they're my most flexible areas. I believe I have scoliosis as well even though my doctor has said I do not. But when I bend down my back makes a "U" shape right down the middle. I do not know what's wrong and I am tired of feeling like this. I just need some help.
Male | 17 years old
Complaint duration: since i can remember
Medications: none
Conditions: none
4 Answers
Usually tendons snapping.Generally causes no harm.
You need to see a rheumatologist. Your complaints sound like total body with possible spondylitis (inflammatory condition that affects the entire spine and other joints in the body).
I would recommend that you consult with a pediatrician who specializes in genetic disorders. There are many things that could be causing your problems, including sequelae from your many injuries.
Christopher B. Michelsen, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS
Christopher B. Michelsen, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS
Hello. Generally cracking or noice in a joint does not indicate any abnormalities unless there is associated pain. With all your joints involved and generalized laxity of the joints as indicated by shoulder dislocations this would indicated you have what is called a connector tissue abnormality. This means all ligaments, tendons, joint attachments are involved. Certain joints certainly can be more involved due to you activities. The best way to address this complicated problem is to see a general orthopedic doctor or rheumatologist who treats musculoskeletal problems. Most of the time a good physical therapy program or specific exercises can help you. Generally there is no single pill or shot that will help you except with some early arthritic problems. Good luck
