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Painful spot on spine @ thoraco-lumbar junction. no radiating or deferred pain, or numbness. mri & bone scan results normal. myofascial trigger point?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Back pain: Thoraco Lumbar junction is a high stress zone. Has there been any trauma? In the absence of any MRI evidence of disc herniation, there may be a role for chiropractic manipulation. Have you tried anti-inflammatory medication as well?

Answered 5/1/2018

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