I have a type of arthritis called crepitus. I got it after a fall . Mine is in my lower back and it makes a lot of crunching sounds. But you can have it anywhere on your body causes a lot of pain
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Does anyone else experience clicking in their spine when lying down and rolling onto their side, and what have doctors or specialists done to help?
Spinal clicking (also called crepitus) is something many people with fibromyalgia mention. It can happen due to increased sensitivity in joints and connective tissues, which is Show Full Answer
Does anyone else experience clicking in their spine when lying down and rolling onto their side, and what have doctors or specialists done to help?
Spinal clicking (also called crepitus) is something many people with fibromyalgia mention. It can happen due to increased sensitivity in joints and connective tissues, which is common with fibromyalgia.
Here are some approaches doctors and specialists have explored to help:
- Physical therapy to strengthen core and supporting muscles around the spine
- Gentle stretching routines to improve flexibility and reduce tension
- Pain management consultations to assess whether inflammation or joint sensitivity is contributing
- Rheumatology referrals to rule out any joint-related concerns
- Posture assessments to identify if positioning is putting extra strain on the spine
It's worth noting that clicking alone isn't always painful, but if it's accompanied by pain, stiffness, or limited movement, that's definitely worth raising with your doctor or a specialist like a rheumatologist or physiotherapist.
Many MyFibroTeam members have found that working with a physical therapist to retrain and strengthen core muscles made a noticeable difference in how their body felt overall. Always check with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise or treatment approach.
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