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Ive had lower back pain for 6 months. went to see a chiropractor and he told me that it was because of a muscle injury, and that there was nothing wrong with my spine. my lower back cracks and relieves pressure when i lay down. why is it doing this?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

LOW BACK PAIN: AT YOUR AGE ITS VERY LIKELY MUSCULAR. IN FACET MOST BACK PAIN IS MUSCULAR. THE SYMPTOMS YOU DESCRICE IS PROBABLY DUE TO MUSCLE SPASM.

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

Ive had lower back pain for 6 months. went to see a chiropractor and he told me that it was because of a muscle injury, and that there was nothing wrong with my spine. my lower back cracks and relieves pressure when i lay down. why is it doing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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