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A member asked:
I had swollen areas of about a few inches in diameter on both sides of my back, just below where my rib cage ends but on the back. what could that be?
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Hard to say: There are a lot of natural muscle insertion points in the area that you describe. This may be what your are feeling. However, if this "swelling" has increased or if it is painful or red, then you might want to get it evaluated. Also, is this related to any injury to the back?
Answered 11/24/2013
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