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Please explain why does my spine sound like it is rubbing together?

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Common complaint : In my experience this is common and not worrisome. The sound may be nitrogen going in and out of the joints in your spine similar to cracking your knuckles. Postural changes due to muscle spasm can also give patients the sense that parts of the spine are rubbing. I would recommend exercise and time and not to worry.

Dr Tripathi agreed

Answered 3/8/2018

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