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While stretching i heard a pop in my lower back. i have no pain. it has happened the last 2 times that i stretched. should i be concerned? i have 2 discs that are bad in my middle back.
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No real concern: In general if you have no pain or loss of function or sensation you should be fine. Be careful however as sometimes symptoms of injury to the back and related areas can take weeks to months or even longer to show up.
Answered 8/17/2012
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