Question 1

ever since a year ago ive had a mild herniated disc. on and off it causes lower back pain especially when waking up. why does it feel like my whole lower body cracks and feels almost like it is breaking and popping when i wake up and stand?

Accepted Answer

: An injury to lumbar disc causes a shortening of the spinal column.  Continued attention to your posture, morning stretching, abdominal strengthening, and avoidance of twisting during lifting should be a part of your life going forward.  The cracking sound is tightness based.  Review your physical therapy exercises.  Be well through self care, and get checked if you're feeling weak or numb.

Question 2

my lower back is constantly popping and crunching every time i move, walk, jump. and its really painful. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: I consider these symptoms highly unusual in your age bracket. I recommend consulting an orthopedic specialist or being evaluated at a clinic specializing in back problems. Appropriate testing will be done and treatment options reviewed.

Question 3

i recently heard a couple loud pops come from my lower back yesterday while doing deadlifts. as soon as i heard the pops(sililar to popping neck or back) i lowered the weight and began trying to walk it off. i felt a pain in my lower back, left buttocks a

Accepted Answer

Rest: I would start taking an antiinflammatory such as ibuprophen  or naproxen. Rest the back / no heavy lifting or twisting for sure. If not better in 4 weeks, see an M.D.

Question 4

lower back pain after "popping" feeling. did i tear or break something? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: Occasionally, a  pop can be heard that is benign, mostly coming from the small facet joints. Another pop can be from a disc herniation, or an annular tear, the outside of the disc.... That can lead to back pain, and occasionally some buttock or leg pain. Avoid strenuous exercise and lifting, take anti-inflammatories, and do lots of walking. A cold pack after 20 minutes by some heat may help a lot too. Immobilization is typically bad.

Question 5

what to do if i have extremely sore back after feeling a popping sensation in my lower back?

Accepted Answer

Likely musculoskelet: Most likely it is musculo skeletal injury. If not relieved after about 1 month then see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

my brother is only 15 he has been popping his back for a while and now it hurts almost every day something in the lower back neck or upper back bad?

Accepted Answer

Flexible syndrome : He may have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome also known as benign hypermobility. This is where you have more elastic tissue and thus risk for  more slippage in the tissue. You can discuss this with your physician

Question 7

i just recently started doing raised sit-ups at the gym, and each time i lower back down from one i feel popping from my tailbone. should i stop?

Accepted Answer

If there is: no discomfort associated with this there is no reason to stop..the "popping" sounds like CARTILAGE popping which occurs in joints (like 'cracking your knuckles") Your sacrum may have vestigial joints (the sacrum is just a bunch of VERTEBRAE fused together)
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 8

my lower back and hips have been having severe pain! it has been hurting for a few months and for a few days now, my lower back is popping. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Could be anything: Low back pain in a 19 year old should be evaluated.  It could simply be muscle strain, but could also indicate more serious problem.  Popping probably doesn't mean much.  If pain is worse in morning associated with stiffness lasting > 30 minutes, then inflammatory disorder is possible. If it is worse with activity it could be more mechanical.  If pain wakes you up at night, seek help soon.

Question 9

i have extremely sore lower back pain after a popping feeling?

Accepted Answer

Disc or facet  issue: May also be degenerative in nature especially if it eases up after being up for a while ; then gets worse toward late afternoon.  Exercise, weight control ; smoking cessation can help if these are factors.  Sometimes, other conditions can present as back pain so if it persists get it checked.  You can try some over the counter medication such as ibuprophen.  The facets are joints in the back.

Question 10

hurt lower back 5 days ago, pain is going to right hip, cant stand up straight or normally. backside seems to be popping out. how do i relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Rest &amp; pain killers: however if that doesn't work in a day or so, you need to be seen, you didn't mention the extent of the trauma you sustained, good luck

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Ever since a year ago ive had a mild herniated disc. on and off it causes lower back pain especially when waking up. why does it feel like my whole lower body cracks and feels almost like it is breaking and popping when i wake up and stand?

A member asked:

My lower back is constantly popping and crunching every time i move, walk, jump. and its really painful. what could it be?

A member asked:

I recently heard a couple loud pops come from my lower back yesterday while doing deadlifts. as soon as i heard the pops(sililar to popping neck or back) i lowered the weight and began trying to walk it off. i felt a pain in my lower back, left buttocks a

A member asked:

Lower back pain after "popping" feeling. did i tear or break something? what should i do?

A member asked:

What to do if i have extremely sore back after feeling a popping sensation in my lower back?

A member asked:

My brother is only 15 he has been popping his back for a while and now it hurts almost every day something in the lower back neck or upper back bad?

A member asked:

I just recently started doing raised sit-ups at the gym, and each time i lower back down from one i feel popping from my tailbone. should i stop?

A member asked:

My lower back and hips have been having severe pain! it has been hurting for a few months and for a few days now, my lower back is popping. what is it?

A member asked:

I have extremely sore lower back pain after a popping feeling?

A member asked:

Hurt lower back 5 days ago, pain is going to right hip, cant stand up straight or normally. backside seems to be popping out. how do i relieve pain?

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