A member asked:

I have lower back pain. last year i got an x-ray it came back clear, today my doctor said i was fine , why am i still in such pain?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Muscle or nerve involvement: Standard x-rays do not show the actual nerves in an area. They show the area where the nerves are, the space where the inter vertebral discs are, and the bone configuration. There are many more structures in the low back that can cause recurrent back pain. You should see someone who has more training in the spine for more detailed answers.

Answered 1/22/2016

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