Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Spine

Posted on Sun, 10 Jul 2016

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Question : Vertebrae popping when I turn lift my head or end bend over to the ground

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Popping is due to vacuum effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I understand the situation

If there's no pain involved this is usually not anything serious
The popping sound is actually not the bones clicking together--it's what is known as a vacuum effect in the facets--the points where the vertebrae dovetail into each other.

That said, this can be an indication of arthritis in the spine so I suggest you see your doctor for an exam and spinal x-rays.

Please let me know if you need more information

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj