Question 1

i think i have a crick in my back i can feel it in my chest too?

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Yes: The ribs are attached in the back and the front. So if an area is restricted you can also have discomfort in the front.

Question 2

i feel pain on my back?

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Back pain: Some things you can try at home for back pain include a warm shower with the water aimed at your back, a heating pad (insure that you don’t get burned), stretching &amp; Tylenol or NSAID’s. If your pain is severe or chronic, a medical evaluation would be prudent. Acupuncture &amp; massage can be beneficial for some types of back pain.

Question 3

i have pain in my back?

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Many causes: Back pain can have many causes. If it is severe, if you have fever or loss of control of bowel or bladder then you should be seen by a doctor immediately. If it is not, then try warm soaks, medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen and gentle stretches. If it is not resolving then you may need to see your doctor or a physical therapist. Acupuncture or chiropractic care may help.

Question 4

i have this discolouration on my back?

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Have a picture?: It's hard to diagnose such an issue by a brief question, of course.  Your best bet would be to visit a Dermatologist locally.  Or, you could upload a picture of said discoloration and pursue a consultation with one of us on HeathTap.  Perhaps we can help you, but we'd really need to see the discoloration to diagnose if properly.

Question 5

a 7 degree curve in your back, is this okay?

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Scoliosis basics: Probably for your age, the answer is yes, unless you have painful and nerve symptoms related to your spine.  My reply is assuming a 7 degree curve is viewed front to back (or back to front), or what it called AP/PA, or in the coronal plane.  The real question is how did you come to measure this?   Most "scoliotic" curves in the spine slow in progression after puberty/growth spurts, but not all.

Question 6

i have pulled somthing in my back. i am in alot of pain?

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: You appear to be looking for management of a problem and this is not the appropriate forum. If you do not have a local available physician you can make a appointment with a doctor in the HealthTap Primary Care Clinic and they can at least advise and direct you.

Question 7

what causes back spasms?

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Muscle injury: Severe pain in the lower back is frequently related to muscle spasm.  The complex array of lower back muscles may be injured by physical activity.  Poor lifting mechanics may cause this injury, resulting in muscle spasm.  Also, muscle injury may result from rapid acceleration/deceleration. This type of injury is frequently caused by motor vehicle accidents.

Question 8

what causes my back pains?

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: There are many, many reasons for back pains and your question can not be simply answered. Most back pain is not serious and will resolve quickly on its own. If it is severe, however, or if it persists or is associated with other symptoms other than just the back pain, then you should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider.

Question 9

what is a deteriating spine?

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Aging: Deterioration of the spine is usually demonstrated by a decrease in the disc height or spaces between the vertebra (bones). This can be accompanied by spurring of the bones and the joints in the back of the spine (facets). These changes can be accompanied by deformity such as scoliosis (curvature) or kyphosis (forward flexed posture) or spondylolisthesis (slipped bones).

Question 10

thign pain after spine fused?

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Pelvis: After the spine is fused the lower spine loses springiness and this focuses increased mechanical forces on the sacroiliac joints (sij) of the pelvis, loosening one or both.  This can result in sciatica.  Radiation of pain to the groin or front of the thigh is characteristic for sij disorder, all as reported in the world medical literature.

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I have pulled somthing in my back. i am in alot of pain?

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