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Woke up with a pain on the top part of my spine, closer to the left side. tender to press ?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Sounds muscular: If worsening rather than improving, need to see medical professional

Answered 8/16/2015

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A member asked:

Woke up with a pain on the top part of my spine, closer to the left side. tender to press ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

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