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What Causes Pain In The Spine?

I have noticed for about the last 6 or so months when I sit down in a hard-back chair there is an area in the middle to lower section (about where my belly button would be) of my spine that begins to hurt. I have a bruise at the location of the pain -- probably because I am a student and my back is constantly being pressed against hard desk chairs. When I run my fingers along my spine, I do notice a slight protrusion at the source of the pain -- I m not sure if it can be seen, but I can feel it. I don t have any serious history of either back or muscle issues. I do feel quite restless when sitting down -- I am constantly shifting. I also get the urge to crack my back at least two to three times per day. Any ideas about the pain in the one spot of my spine? Why is it sticking out? Thanks!
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Hello !
I understand your concern.
In my opinion a disc bulge in that level of your column may be the cause of these symptoms. The protrusion may be an inflammatory lesion , or just the a bone related with your spinal nerves at the point of the column where they get out from the spine. Other possible diagnosis, more rare may be lesions of the spine like tumors, cysts , etc.
I would recommend you see a doctor and have a lumbar column x ray and a blood routine test to rule out these diagnosis.
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Best wishes, Dr. Abaz

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What Causes Pain In The Spine?

Hello ! I understand your concern. In my opinion a disc bulge in that level of your column may be the cause of these symptoms. The protrusion may be an inflammatory lesion , or just the a bone related with your spinal nerves at the point of the column where they get out from the spine. Other possible diagnosis, more rare may be lesions of the spine like tumors, cysts , etc. I would recommend you see a doctor and have a lumbar column x ray and a blood routine test to rule out these diagnosis. Hope to have been helpful! Thank you for using HCM! Best wishes, Dr. Abaz Hope to have been helpful.