What is this called?

[sharp_rower]

When places in your back feel a bit misaligned, and "cracks" make it feel a whole lot better, what is the name of that symptom?

I get that with my lower back especially (the foam roller does a really good job for the upper back), and sometimes it takes several weeks for my lower back to "crack" back into place (feels so good!!)...

Thank you.

[jackarabit]

crepitation

[jackarabit]

crepitus

[jackarabit]

a crackling good time

[bisqeet]

getting old ?

[sharp_rower]

I'm not asking about the cracking, I'm asking about the condition that leads you to want your back to crack for relief. Is that a "herniated disk"?

[jackarabit]

I was certain you requested the term for the cracking phoenomenon which, whether spontaneous or induced by chiropractic or self manipulation, is symptomatic evidence of osteoarthritus, bone spurs, slipped or herniated discs. These are usually described as deteriorative conditions or injuries--never as symptoms. Sorry I misinterpreted your question.

[sekitori]

I'm not asking about the cracking, I'm asking about the condition that leads you to want your back to crack for relief. Is that a "herniated disk"?

This is a group consisting of people who have an interest in rowing, primarily with the C2 ergometer. It is a not a reliable place to receive accurate medical information. Your back may be misaligned. Then again, the cause of your problem may be something else. If you want find out exactly what you have and how to remedy it, make an appointment to be examined by a chiropractor, orthopedic surgeon, or even a physical therapist. If it can sometimes take several weeks for your back to "crack" back into place, why suffer that long? Make that appointment, learn what your condition is, and get it taken care of as soon as possible.

[lindsayh]

I'm not asking about the cracking, I'm asking about the condition that leads you to want your back to crack for relief. Is that a "herniated disk"?

As sekitori says this is a rowing forum not a medical consulting room. However the cracking is almost certainly not a herniated disc (they are very painful and incapacitating) - see a doctor and if needed have some imaging.