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Middle back pain in a 11 yo. started when school began. has to carry a back pack- mildly heavy. doesnt play sports. poor posture. always had low muscle tone. also c/o leg pain 1-2 week from walking so much. hes pretty sedentary. pain mild.worry?

Q: middle back pain in a 11 yo. started when school began. has to carry a back pack- mildly heavy. doesnt play sports. poor posture. always had low muscle tone. also c/o leg pain 1-2 week from walking so much. hes pretty sedentary. pain mild.worry?

: My first take on a pain complaint at that age is to believe them and evaluate them in the office. Sometimes testing is needed. There are some simple explanations but a few unusual ones that can be more important.

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My first take on a pain complaint at that age is to believe them and evaluate them in the office. Sometimes testing is needed. There are some simple explanations but a few unusual ones that can be more important.

Answered 10/19/2022

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A member asked:

Middle back pain in a 11 yo. started when school began. has to carry a back pack- mildly heavy. doesnt play sports. poor posture. always had low muscle tone. also c/o leg pain 1-2 week from walking so much. hes pretty sedentary. pain mild.worry?

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