Click, crack, pop! Can you relate? Yes, you can…
Clicking Feet
Click. Click. Double click. No, it’s not my computer mouse. It’s my feet! What’s your superpower?
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Crunching Knees
No, it doesn’t feel as bad as it sounds. Actually, it doesn’t feel like much at all, usually. But, yeah, it sounds pretty bad, doesn’t it?
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Popping Knees
Not to be confused with crunching knees. A more dramatic sound effect, certain to terrify innocent bystanders.
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Popping Hips
Rest assured, no joints are dislocated in the process…
Popping Ankles
Yes, there’s a pattern here. Any joint that can pop, probably will pop.
Sweat Squelch
100% chance of perspiration precipitation…Slip, slide, squeak.
Cracking Back
Don’t let the term fool you. Few things are more therapeutic. In fact, it’s a daily necessity, like food, water, and YouTube dance video binges.
Cracking Neck
Almost as essential as cracking your back. If it doesn’t happen during class, you will make it happen on your own, whatever it takes…
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Injury management and prevention links:
When Should My Child See A Doctor for Dance Injuries?
Dance Instructors and Injury Management: Leave it to the Pros
Rachel Hellwig is a dance writer/editor/blogger from Birmingham, Alabama. She enjoys taking ballet classes, reading about dance, and attending live performances of ballet and classical music. She blogs at Clara’s Coffee Break. Read Rachel’s posts.
