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A member asked:
I am a gymnast and i am having sharp pain in my upper back and ribs. hurts most when i sit down. could this be a slipped disc?
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Unlikely: A "slipped disc" in the thoracic region is very rare especially at your age. Probably some musculoskeletal or ligament issue. You may need to rest it a bit or take an anti-inflammatory
Answered 8/19/2015
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