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Can herniated l5/s1 cause moderate upper back pain? i haven't done any strenuous activity and my entire top half of back is very sore and achey!

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Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Yes: Sometimes you can experience upper back spams as a result of lower spinal problems.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unrelated issues: The herniated disc in lower spine may not be related to your upper back issues. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Yes: Sometimes you can experience upper back spams as a result of lower spinal problems.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

No: It should only affect your lower back.

Answered 8/13/2012

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A member asked:

Can herniated l5/s1 cause moderate upper back pain? i haven't done any strenuous activity and my entire top half of back is very sore and achey!

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Dr Hadied agreed

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

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