A member asked:

Middle back pain/stiffness worst in morning. thoracic x ray mild degenerative end plate changes. no acute injury. is this abnormal for 50 year old?

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Dr. Merrick Wetzler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No PT may help: No it’s not unusual but I would try Physical Therapy or home exercise program. Furthermore please take notice of your posture at work , leaning over with your neck and thorax flex can result in pain. Adjust it so your not leaning over so much

Answered 6/15/2019

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