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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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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.
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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