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When i lay my back against a wall, or something that's solid, i can feel all of my bones, especially my spine. is it normal?

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Dr. Jon Fishburn answered

Yes: You are probably rather thin and non muscular, therefore leaning your back against a wall you are more apt to feel your spine/posterior ribs because of less muscular tissue. But, also the spine and ribs are easily felt because of more superficial location and less overlying tissue.

Dr Sheskier and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

When i lay my back against a wall, or something that's solid, i can feel all of my bones, especially my spine. is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Fishburn answered

Dr Sheskier and another doctor agreed

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