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I recently heard a couple loud pops come from my lower back yesterday while doing deadlifts. as soon as i heard the pops(sililar to popping neck or back) i lowered the weight and began trying to walk it off. i felt a pain in my lower back, left buttocks a

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Rest: I would start taking an antiinflammatory such as ibuprophen or naproxen. Rest the back / no heavy lifting or twisting for sure. If not better in 4 weeks, see an M.D.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 8/7/2016

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A member asked:

I recently heard a couple loud pops come from my lower back yesterday while doing deadlifts. as soon as i heard the pops(sililar to popping neck or back) i lowered the weight and began trying to walk it off. i felt a pain in my lower back, left buttocks a

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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