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Had my back popped last night causing me pain. i woke up this morning with a red mark on my spine, not a bruise. what is this? is this something i sho

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May be bleeding : Even though you feel it is not a bruise it still could be due to bleeding from the trauma of popping your back. If it does not resolve you should see your physician to be sure it is not something else

Answered 8/29/2016

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A member asked:

Had my back popped last night causing me pain. i woke up this morning with a red mark on my spine, not a bruise. what is this? is this something i sho

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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