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Posted on: 11/18/2008
Question
I've been running at least 3-4 miles a day for at least 3 years now. I am 15. But my hip joints make a 'pop' or 'clunk' noise when i rotate them in the slightest. it doesn't hurt, it just sounds..... a bit off. What does this mean?
Answer
The popping is due to a tendon rolling over a boney prominence and is
common. If there is no pain, it is harmless. It is more likely to
occur if muscles are tight, so stretching may help it become less
frequent.