Generally if the cracking is increasing and also causing you pain, then this is likely to be the wrong course of action for you. In trusth, there are dozens of possible causes for cracking noises. When there is pain, it shows that something is wrong and needs further investigation. As you have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, this is most likely the cause. Basically, the lining of your knee is either becoming worn or it has worn abnormally. However, Cricket is well known for creating severe stresses on your joints. Normally these are confined to your hands and elbows which absorb the greatest shock from catching and batting.

Exercises can help where the are muscular weaknesses that have led to excessive stress on your joints. This is usually 2 fold, you need to get your alignment correct and only then start strengthening your muscles. There is a risk that you will cause abnormal wear patterns unless your alignment is correct.

I would recommend an Osteopath to help address postural issues. The synoval fluid that lubricates your joints also decreases with age. This can be reversed in a number of ways. Ironically, this fliud actually relies on movement to lubricate the joints as they are fairly dense and without movement the fluid can’t circulate. You need to gently move your knee joints, but avoid anything that causes pain and the Gym may be too much at the minute. Haluronic acid is a supplement that has been shown to increase synoval fluid. This can be via injections via an Osteopath or alternatively, Nature’s Sunshine has a supplement called Everflex which contains this.

You need to check the formulation as this varies by country. In some regions this is taken out to comply with local legislation.

Hope this is useful.

Steve

Iam 40 years old now born in 13/08/1970 iam 55 kgs of weight and a regular exercise enthusiast

Iam suffering from osteoarthiritis for the past 2 years after i played some weekend cricket for some 3 months.

Iam going to gym for the same to strengthen my thigh and calf muscles.

But off late my knee craking has increased and today it pains a lot for me.

My doctor says that as i continue going to the gym the cracking nosie will come down.

Is this correct kindkly help me in solving my craking of my knees.

it would be of great help if you could answer this.

kind regards,

maheshtj