I experience chronic back pain, and often crack my back, due to habit, and because of discomfort.  It provides temporarily relief, but often if not almost always does not result in a prolonged feeling of relief.  Sometimes when my back "cracks" i feel a sensation in my throat, not necessarily causing difficulty breathing, but a sensation none the less.What could be causing this?  More importantly, since I have been dealing with this pain and discomfort for years now, what can I do to relieve the pain?  I have tried NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) but they do not seem to help.  I lose quite a bit of sleep due to this issue as well.I fear that I have some type of nerve damage at this point that is beyond repair.
Hello, Chronic backache needs proper evaluation to effectively manage the condition. Musculoskeletal and the nerve component may contribute to the pain. In this situation I would advise my patientPhysiotherapy and back strengthening exercises. If the symptoms still persist then consult an orthopedic. He may advise you MRI of the spine which may be diagnostic of the condition.