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A member asked:

My back feels the need to crack many times a day, and when it cracks it's loud and lots of disks in one movement. does this suggest long term damage?

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Best answered : By visiting your physician or a chiropractor. An examination and evaluation would be indicated prior to rendering an opinion. Hope this helps.

Answered 1/18/2014

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