Question 1

why my back pops when i walk?

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Normal. : Joint popping is normal. Not a sign of pathology. If it is not associated with pain, then don't worry about it.

Question 2

why does my back pop when i walk?

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Only theories: Why joints sound like Rice Krispies Cereal (snap,crackle, and pop!) with no pain &amp; normal functioning is a topic of  debate.  If your back does not hurt and you have no other symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, then don't worry.  Try stretching before hand and "get the kinks out." first.  My kiddo can twist and all her vertebra would pop sequentially! Ew!

Question 3

sometimes when i walk with every step i take my lower back pops and it can hurt really bad too. it also happens with certain ab workouts like bycicles?

Accepted Answer

Back popping: What do imaging studies show.? Sometimes this happens after a old injury due to ligamentous damage in the sacroiliac area. Have it checked.

Question 4

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

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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 5

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

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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 6

lifted my son up two steps yesterday and felt a popping sensation in my back followed by a lot of pain it hurts to walk or lie down should i see gp?

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Sure: Sounds like you strained muscles in your back.

Question 7

the leftside of my tailbone hurts, its uncomfortable to lay on my back, it causes a popping that triggers a sharp pain. it hurts to walk?

Accepted Answer

Sacroiliac joint: Could be a sacroiliac joint problem or referred pan from a low back problem. Have an evaluation to make a DX for the proper treatment.

Question 8

hurt knee. not sure how. swollen at first, went away. now swollen back of knee and pain travels up thigh. hurts to walk and bend leg. popping feeling?

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See details: Knee swelling is inflammation that likely has nothing to do with trauma as you have no history of an injury. See a rheumatologist.

Question 9

my knee has been dislocating but i put it back in place. this time it got doslocated and i had a hard time putting it back in place and after i did, it started hurting and i can't walk. i already put a brace on and a ligament or bone kept popping out of p

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See a physician: It's not possible to give advice without examining you. You need to see your physician for evaluation.

Question 10

diagnosed with chondromalacia patella 10 years ago. after straining my back, my knee has been acting up. it's popping under the kneecap when i walk, hurts to squat and bottom of kneecap hurts when sitting. what can i do for this flare up?

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: Take OTC NSAID such as ibuprofen or naproxen for a couple days if you do not have stomach problem, ice pack as needed for pain, use knee brace for activities which exacerbate the pain then resuming daily patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises. Good luck.

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Sometimes when i walk with every step i take my lower back pops and it can hurt really bad too. it also happens with certain ab workouts like bycicles?

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

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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:

Lifted my son up two steps yesterday and felt a popping sensation in my back followed by a lot of pain it hurts to walk or lie down should i see gp?

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The leftside of my tailbone hurts, its uncomfortable to lay on my back, it causes a popping that triggers a sharp pain. it hurts to walk?

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Hurt knee. not sure how. swollen at first, went away. now swollen back of knee and pain travels up thigh. hurts to walk and bend leg. popping feeling?

A member asked:

My knee has been dislocating but i put it back in place. this time it got doslocated and i had a hard time putting it back in place and after i did, it started hurting and i can't walk. i already put a brace on and a ligament or bone kept popping out of p

A member asked:

Diagnosed with chondromalacia patella 10 years ago. after straining my back, my knee has been acting up. it's popping under the kneecap when i walk, hurts to squat and bottom of kneecap hurts when sitting. what can i do for this flare up?

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