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Thoracic back pain for about 6 months when bending over or leaning on a certain point on my back. feels kinda bruised when pressure is applied. help!

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Back sprain : Take ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) and apply heat. If persistent pain , will need MRI of thoracic spine

Answered 4/17/2016

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