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My lower back cracks when i bend over. is this a normal part of aging, or a sign of osteoporosis?

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Dr. Neil Kudler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal : This is very normal, just like when people crack their knuckles. You're simply moving your joints around and that is what's creating the popping sounds. No worries.

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 3/26/2017

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Maybe not OP.: Could be osteoarthritis of the spine more than osteoporosis causing that cracking. Get an Xray and a bone density test to better assess.

Answered 6/1/2018

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