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I was told i have mild scoliosis before. recently had a tender vertebrae, my back pain now is mainly middle/upper and it bothers my sleeping. it feels my whole back needs to crack and i feel it when breathing deeply. what could this be ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Get evaluated: Point tenderness over a vertebrae can be evidence of an unusual but worrisome infection. Scoliosis would not be a likely source. I would see you doc as soon as you can arrange it.

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Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

I was told i have mild scoliosis before. recently had a tender vertebrae, my back pain now is mainly middle/upper and it bothers my sleeping. it feels my whole back needs to crack and i feel it when breathing deeply. what could this be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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