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Everytime i walk or move i hear a "grinding" or "cacking" type of sound. could this be coming from back or neck? what type of symptoms could cause?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Grinding - tissue: This suggests that something is rubbing: bone on bone or on other tissue, tendon rub, cartilage rub. When you see you physician tell him of her about this and also if there is pain or other symptoms there. You need to pay close attention as to where it is coming from.

Answered 10/15/2020

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A member asked:

Everytime i walk or move i hear a "grinding" or "cacking" type of sound. could this be coming from back or neck? what type of symptoms could cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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