Why does my lower back make a grinding sound?
Why does my lower back make a grinding sound?
My lower back makes an audible sound, kinda like the bones are grinding together when I turn certain ways. MRI and X rays have shown degenerative arthritis and stenosis at L4 and L5. When I mention that my back makes noises, the doc looks at me like I’m making a joke or something.
Why do my joints make clicking and popping noises?
A: Bones and joints can make grinding, creaking, clicking, popping and other noises, which can occur at any age but become more common as we get older. The medical term is crepitus, and there can be several causes. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.
What causes a clicking sound in the bottom bracket?
There are multiple components that can contribute to a clicking or grinding sound in your drive train in addition to the bottom bracket, including the chain, the pedals, the derailleur and the rear hub. That said, the symptoms you describe seem to indicate a problem with the pedal bearings or the bottom bracket.
Why do my bones make a grinding noise?
Cartilage can wear away, causing rough areas. This is osteoarthritis and it can result in the bones no longer gliding smoothly against each other. As a result, the joint can make a grinding or crunching sound. Osteoarthritis doesn’t always cause pain and stiffness.
My lower back makes an audible sound, kinda like the bones are grinding together when I turn certain ways. MRI and X rays have shown degenerative arthritis and stenosis at L4 and L5. When I mention that my back makes noises, the doc looks at me like I’m making a joke or something.
Why do I hear a clicking noise in my back?
The noise is heard when the tendon that has moved slightly out of place returns to its original position. The noise could also be attributed to the tightening of ligaments, which occurs when one moves a joint. Such sounds may arise due to strain to the joints or supporting structures such as the ligaments, tendons, or cartilage.
Why does my car make a grinding noise when I drive?
Grinding Noise When Driving? If you hear a groaning, rubbing, whirring, knocking, or grinding noise when driving your car, it could mean you have a bad wheel bearing. Since wheel bearings are usually built as a part of the wheel hub assembly, it likely means the whole wheel hub assembly needs replacing.
A: Bones and joints can make grinding, creaking, clicking, popping and other noises, which can occur at any age but become more common as we get older. The medical term is crepitus, and there can be several causes. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.
