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A member asked:

This didn't happened before, but i'm laying down and i kinda just pushed a little hard,and a back bone cracks? is this normal,never happened b4

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

It's normal: If it bothers you, don't "push hard" or do whatever makes it happen.

Answered 2/8/2016

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It. Is normal and will not harm you. If you start to have back pain you should seek care.

Answered 2/8/2016

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