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What is causing my lower left side back pain?

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Degenerative changes: This could either be from degenerative disc disease, a disc herniation or from degenerative arthritis. If this is significantly limiting and/or painful then you should seek attention for this from an interventional pain management physician.

Answered 6/28/2013

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