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What are some common causes of back pain?
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There are many!: Pain can arise from the skin surface (infection), adjacent muscles (strain, spasm), spinal facets (arthritis), fracture (traumatic or spontaneous osteoporotic), disc (primary disc pain; {tear or worn away} or displaced upon a nerve), pain from the aorta (ie chronic leaking aaa), even issues with the abdominal organs (kidneys {stones}, spleen, pancreas, liver or gallbladder, etc.) h & p is key.
Answered 3/26/2013
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