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A member asked:
What could cause a really sharp pain in my spine?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Several possibilitie: If it's directly along the spine, could be disc injury, herniation, torn ligament, tumor (not likely as these tend to be dull aching), or commonly a locked vertebra (higher up, could be rib).A good history & physical, esp. Hands-on osteopathic exam could elucidate cause leading to proper treatment.Simple, sharp pain is frequently easily diagnosed & fixable by osteopathic manipulation right in office.
Answered 12/29/2016
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Depends: On the type of pain and its location. Much more information would be required here.
Answered 10/4/2016
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