A member asked:

What could cause 'clicking' in the lower back at the l4/l5 s1 level. it's centralized. occurs with extension and no radiculopathy. with severe pain.

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Facet Arthropathy: Could be facet arthropathy/arthritis. There are joints in the spine where the bones articulate and can develop bone spurs and cause the clicking with pain typically with extension. I would consider seeing a pain/spine specialist to see if facet injections or radio frequency ablation would be helpful for you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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