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Bones In Back Making Crackling Sound. What Is The Problem?

Posted on Sat, 8 Sep 2012

Question: On some days while sleeping I wake up and feel that my bones in the back have made a crackling sound and might have moved. What could be the problem and any solutions for the same.
Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (12 minutes later)

Hello,

Do you have any other back related symptoms like backache or muscle spasm?
Any previous history of back issues or trauma?

Please provide more information, so that I can answer your question.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (22 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Nothing specific that I am re-call. At times after a tiring day I get pain in the lower back which is fine by morning.

Hope it helps.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (38 minutes later)

Hello,

Since there are no symptoms, this is nothing to be concerned about this.Sometimes gliding of inter-vertebral joints can cause such sounds and there is nothing wrong in it.

Hope that answers your question.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (27 hours later)

hi,

somewhere i read that these sounds are not good for the body. Please give me your opinion along with any possible explanation as i am worried.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (4 hours later)

Hello,

If this is making you anxious then best way to relieve your anxiety and confirming that everything is normal, you can consider to get a MRI of back/spine done.

Such sounds should be cause of concern only when there are associated back symptoms.Mere presence of sound doesn't mean you will have health issues in future.

Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar