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I am 6 foot 7 and constantly having back pain? am i too tall for my body?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Not necessarily: Unless you have another problem which your physician can help clarify - this is not height alone. You need to have your self and body evaluated to see what type of back pain you have and what is the therapy for it. Your physician may have evaluated by the back specialist

Answered 8/31/2015

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I am 6 foot 7 and constantly having back pain? am i too tall for my body?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

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