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I have a lot of back pain due to posture. its like my spine itself hurts between my shoulder blades. if i keep rubbing my spine, or like feeling it to see where it hurts would that damage anything ???

Q: i have a lot of back pain due to posture. its like my spine itself hurts between my shoulder blades. if i keep rubbing my spine, or like feeling it to see where it hurts would that damage anything ???

: No, rubbing your spine does not cause any damage to the spine or shoulder blades.

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

No, rubbing your spine does not cause any damage to the spine or shoulder blades.

Answered 3/29/2023

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A member asked:

I have a lot of back pain due to posture. its like my spine itself hurts between my shoulder blades. if i keep rubbing my spine, or like feeling it to see where it hurts would that damage anything ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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