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Can constant bed rest cause a sore upper back?
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Yes: Too much bed rest can cause a sore back.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Bed sore: Yes, constant pressure even by lying in bed can result in a pressure ulcer in the upper back especially if it is in an area of bony prominence.
Answered 3/20/2013
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