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My back almost always feels like it needs to be cracked. it cracks every time i straighten out my back. is this healthy?
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Back cracking?: You should have an examination of your back for spinal issues. I am not an advocate of :back cracking". Get an xray: one picture is worth a thousand words.
Answered 11/28/2017
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