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L have a small bump on the side of my spine. not really painful. should i worry?

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Cannot say: without an exam, I can only give general information, but these are usually within the muscles on the side of the spine and represent muscle spasms.

Answered 10/28/2015

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A member asked:

L have a small bump on the side of my spine. not really painful. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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