Cracking chest when sneezing

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22 Jan 2006

Cracking chest when sneezing

I hurt my upper back a few months ago and went for needles and physio with good results.The only thing is that if I sneeze since then my chest makes a cracking noise and I get a sharp intense pain for a few seconds.

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ChiroDoc

01 Jan 0001

There may be a minor rib displacement - linked to the dorsal region of your spine. Have a chiropractor examine you as soon as possible.

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