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I bent over and felt something pop ( like a rubber band) in my lower back. it is painful in pulses. not constant.?

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Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

Several things: It could be that one of the joints "popped" (like when one cracks the finger knuckles). Tearing or rupturing a disk can also cause a pop and pain.

Answered 12/18/2019

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A member asked:

I bent over and felt something pop ( like a rubber band) in my lower back. it is painful in pulses. not constant.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

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