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A member asked:

Can a lower back injury affect your upper back also ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: This is not uncommon as the muscles are interconnected.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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