Question 1

I have been in pain since monday with my neck and left shoulder blade. i have a swelling at top of spine which is very tender and painful?

Accepted Answer

I suggest the use of OTC Advil or Aleve (naproxen) if you are not allergic to these medicines. I strongly recommend OTC BioFreeze to relieve muscular pain. You MUST BE EXAMINED

Question 2

I have horseshoe size bruise/swelling that appeared on top of spine. i didn't do anything too physical and it's not an insect bite

Accepted Answer

If there is no trauma or insect bite, you need to ask your doctor to take a look at it since the area involved is sizable.

Question 3

What would pain and swelling along spine be?

Accepted Answer

Consider thoracic or lumbar strain and sprain as most likely cause.

Question 4

I have swelling at base of spine.  i did not fall.  came on fast - overnight.

Accepted Answer

It is hard to say, there are many potential causes.  It is unusual to have a spine related complaint in and of itself, so it is a little more likely it is something in the area.  A bursa is a structure that can be inflamed and swollen in the area,  an abcess can also cause atraumatic swelling.  I would encourage you to be checked.  Thank you for the question.

Question 5

Can swelling around the spine cause temporary paralysis?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure what kind of swelling you are talking about . But if it's outside the spine  and the bony spine is intact then the answer is no.

Question 6

I have aching pain and swelling along the spine. what are some ways to help it feel better?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice, nsaids, purified omega, pt/modalities/laser/tens, massage, yoga, pilates. See orthopedic or spine doc if having radicular pain.

Question 7

I have a something at the bottom of my back, a few inches left of my spine. when i press in hard enough, it feels like a bone to me. it seems to have shrunk or went down in swelling. should i be concerned? maybe get seen?

Accepted Answer

This is most likely a cyst. It can hurt if it was infected & it sounds like you have no pain. The fact that it is shrinking is good news &suggests spontaneous resolution. If it persists, enlarges or is painful, you should see your doctor.

Question 8

I have pain at the bottom point of the spine just above the buttocks. there is a little swelling and redness as well. what can this be ?

Accepted Answer

A pilonidal cyst occurs at the bottom of the tailbone (coccyx) and can become infected and filled with pus.

Question 9

Whenever i sleep for a while i have pain in my mid spine when i wake up. i  think there is also a little swelling. it gets better when i stay upright?

Accepted Answer

There are conditions of the spine such as degenerative disc disease that sometimes cause pain with immobility, such as when a patient is sleeping at night.  There are also non spine problems that can cause back pain.  For example, patients with reflux disease can have symptoms when they lay flat that is relieved by being up,  thank you for the question.

Question 10

Pincered t-spine at t-9 in 1988. incessant buckling led to paraspinal swelling; cumulative trauma disorder. what treatment modalities are available?

Accepted Answer

The treatment of chronic thoracic pain can range from the conservative, to the much more aggressive.  Conservative options, which presumably yo have done can include medications, activity restrictions, and non -invasive treatments such as therapy.  More aggressive options usually fall under either interventional pain management or surgical approaches.  Sitting down with a spine specialist can help.

Swelling at top of spine

I have been in pain since monday with my neck and left shoulder blade. i have a swelling at top of spine which is very tender and painful?

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I have horseshoe size bruise/swelling that appeared on top of spine. i didn't do anything too physical and it's not an insect bite

What would pain and swelling along spine be?

I have swelling at base of spine. i did not fall. came on fast - overnight.

Can swelling around the spine cause temporary paralysis?

I have aching pain and swelling along the spine. what are some ways to help it feel better?

I have a something at the bottom of my back, a few inches left of my spine. when i press in hard enough, it feels like a bone to me. it seems to have shrunk or went down in swelling. should i be concerned? maybe get seen?

I have pain at the bottom point of the spine just above the buttocks. there is a little swelling and redness as well. what can this be ?

Whenever i sleep for a while i have pain in my mid spine when i wake up. i think there is also a little swelling. it gets better when i stay upright?

Pincered t-spine at t-9 in 1988. incessant buckling led to paraspinal swelling; cumulative trauma disorder. what treatment modalities are available?

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