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I have a pain just above my right breast , below the breast and at the back. i saw a physiotherapist and she thinks it may be from a rib cage. in 2014 a neurosurgeon discovered via mri a minimal disc degeneration at c5-6. please advise on what to do?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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I concur : with your physiotherapist! Minimal disc degeneration at C-5-C-6 unless it is pressing on a nerve is probably not responsible.. I would continue with the therapy!

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Answered 9/16/2019

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A member asked:

I have a pain just above my right breast , below the breast and at the back. i saw a physiotherapist and she thinks it may be from a rib cage. in 2014 a neurosurgeon discovered via mri a minimal disc degeneration at c5-6. please advise on what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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