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I have a dull achy pain on my left side from time to time. what could that be? i was told it is because my spine is crooked.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle: Could be muscle and nerve irritation of the abs or intercostal muscles from scoliosis or nerve root irritation.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Many possibilities: I need more information to answer the question. Is the pain on left side of chest? The back? What makes the pain worse?

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have a dull achy pain on my left side from time to time. what could that be? i was told it is because my spine is crooked.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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