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Injured lower back 9 months ago. ct scan showed a bone spur on my right l5s1 facet joint. now 2 or 3 vertebra are sore to touch in my mid back. why?

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Back pain: Persistent pain and worsening back pain should prompt another MRI of the mid (thoracic) and low (lumbar) back pain. Also, a bone spur is usually a chronic condition unrelated to an acute injury.

Dr Finkelstein and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2016

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