Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I laid on the table at the dr. today and had popping sounds come from fused area. is this likely gas like when popping knuckles? fuse l4-s1 feb. 2014.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Back pain: The popping noise is either coming from the lumbar facet joints above the fusion or the sacroiliac joints below the fusion. The popping is very similar to cracking knuckles and it is harmless. This is due to extra stress on the joints above and the below the fusion. Core exercises with strengthening of the stomach and back muscles will reduce the stress on the joints.
Answered 12/10/2016
4k views
Popping: The popping is most likely from gas like when popping your knuckles but please consider asking your provider if it worsens or persists.
Answered 8/5/2014
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am 46 w/ddd, prob from ra. Pain fluctuates, but always numbness/pain/cold in legs. Dr wants to fuse s1- l4. If i don't, what are likely consequences?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a fusion L4-S1 in 2/14 which did not fuse - no growth. I then had L3-S1 fused in 12/14. Do u suspect I will need 2B off work longer this time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fusion at L3 L4 lateral herni at L5 moderate bulge l5s1 mild bilat neural foraminal exit stenos should L4 L5 s1 all be fused at this point ? Help pl
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is your opinion on pre-op pt? My surgeon thought not necessary for me but I did last time. Fusing l3/4 previously fused l4-S1
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fused at l4-s1, L3 collapsing. Is surgery my only option. Also chronic pain sufferer.
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
Would pinch nerve at l4-l5 cause hip pain/popping or would it be a pinch nerve at l5-s1? Or can it be either?
I have had a L4 L5 S1 spinal fusion in July. I now get terrible back pain when I havent been to the toilet or passed gas - are these related at all?
I had a fusion of L3-L4 added to my L4-S1 Fuslon from Feb. When he got in he found out i had 4 loose screws & only 1/2 fused. What could cause this?
I was fused L4-S1 in Feb. Was doing great, then got flu, & since back pain continues to increase. Now get bone on bone feeling. Is asking for MRI ok??
L4-S1 Fused Feb. Stomach bug with vomiting 3 weeks ago. Ever since, sharp pain in low left back. Worse with Laying or sit to stand. Is this concerning?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
