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What structures make up the spine? We review basic spine anatomy here...before identifying potential causes of back pain....
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Q: Neck Cracking
asked by: cherishpast on October 26th, 2003
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Hi all, I have a question. About 3 weeks ago my neck started cracking everytime I moved, not a little, a lot. The Dr. Said don't worry it will go away but it's still there. Last week I hurt my back just bending over and now i'm taking pain pills and mussle relaxers. They said I had a mussle spasum in my back. I'm 46 and have never had any back problems. Could this cracking in my neck be causing the back problems? I don't understand it. Thank you. Question
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Suzy
replied on October 30th, 2003
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Hi cherish, yes your neck problems could quite possibly be the cause of your back pain. Or vica versa, you could have a herniated disc in your spine that is pressing hard against a nerve that runs up to your neck. Unfortunately back and neck problems also cause other problems aswell, such as severe headaches and even severe leg and foot pain. You really need to see a doctor and request an x-ray, ct scan, or an mri scan to detect where the underlying problem is. You may be referred to a neurosurgeon or an orthapedic surgeon for more in depth tests.

Good luck...

Suzy
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cherishpast
replied on October 30th, 2003
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Neck Cracking
Thanks suzy, I though so myself. I checked with my insurance and they gave me the names of several orthapedic Dr. In my area. I'm going to get this taken care of. The back pain is almost gone now, just when I bend it feels a tight pain. But the neck cracking is alwas there. Even though it does not hurt when it cracks, I don't like it. Thanks again, cherish Laughing
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