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I have an extra lumbar vertebra. could that be the cause of my back pain?
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Yes: While you were developing, you had a congenital difference from your colleagues in the homo sapien world. Though this does not typically lead to issues, the back is a very fickle structure, and occasionally it can lead to back difficulties. This is not always a given though.
Answered 4/4/2017
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Not usually.: An extra lumbar vertebrae does not usually cause pain. Most people have 5 lumbar vertebrae, but it is not uncommon to see between 4 and 6 lumbar vertebrae. This is usually a coincidental finding and not the cause of the pain. Other causes of back pain should be looked for such as disease disease, arthritis, fracture, etc.
Answered 10/4/2016
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