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Had localized pain in upper back. massaged it pretty hard and now there is a pocket of fluid or air there? it has slightly went away. should i worry?
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Probably edema: Collection of fluid in muscle. Air-highly unlikely. Just ice it a little and if it doesn't improve, see your physician.
Answered 3/22/2014
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