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Why does my back make popping noises whenever i walk or bend over or sometimes just moving my back? i have arthritis in my back and have a stiff back.
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May just be joints: It may be your joints or a tendon and a ligament, but this is not a sign of anything getting worse or bad. Many people experience this and it has no meaning at all with regard to an ailment. If your arthritis is flaring apply heat and tell your doctor on your next visit.
Answered 9/28/2016
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