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I just recently started feeling a pop in the middle of my back as if something is slipping in/out of place. it doesn't hurt. my lower back does. worry?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Popping: It may be that the supporting ligaments are loose. See your doctor and consider physiotherapy. All the best.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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