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What Could Cause Mild Lower Back Pain And Discomfort While Sneezing And Bending In A 63-year-old Male?
Hi, I am a 63 year old male who has mild lower back pain, but for some reason I have been able to pop my vertebrae for years. It is is very easy to do, but can pop almost continuously, and if I pop it too much, I experience some discomfort. I pop myback when I sneeze, when I bend over to pick something off the floor, sometimes just reaching for something. This has been going on for more than 10 years. I have talked to my Dr about it, but he just brushes me off. Do you have any idea what is causing this?
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Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Hello,
Most probably it is due to spine related problems like prolapsed disc.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Most probably it is due to spine related problems like prolapsed disc.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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