Nancy, I also have the snap, crackle, pop problem with muscles in my upper back and shoulders. Every night I ask my husband for a "pop" our word for a massage. He is getting pretty good at popping the right muscles and I feel wonderful after a good pop. His problem is that it just grosses him out to hear and feel all the popping. A hot jacuzzi also helps relieve the stiffness. Sherry 49/48/43