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Is my back broken if i heard a pop when someone placed a lot of pressure on my back? i am not feeling any pain.
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No, not broken.: If your back were "broken" (vertebral fracture), you would be in a lot of pain, & possibly a degree of paralysis or weakness. A simple "popping" sound is more like cracking your knuckles, but in your back. See http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/joint.html. You'll be fine (as long as you're young & not in pain). However, intentionally doing this long-term can lead to spondylitis. Good luck!
Answered 12/31/2016
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