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My back & neck always hurt. if i crack them i get some relief 4 an hour or so. laying on my back is usually painful or uncomfortable. help?
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Orthopedic: Consult an orthopedist. Although cracking is helping; you could be making a problem worse especially if your problem is related to joint/bones. Till then, try warm compresses and ice application alternatively; stretching should help too.
Answered 4/27/2015
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