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X-ray on my back showed up normal but i still feel pain on my spine. would you any other ideas? how is an mri different? thanks

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

MRI: Is much better in identifying abnormalities in structures softer than bone. Whenever there is localized pain there is an effort to demonstrate structural abnormalities that will help in further therapeutic decisions. Unfortunately, structural abnormalities are not always found.

Answered 2/26/2020

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