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Raised Area On Back, Bump Near Spine, Muscle Tension. What Is Wrong?

Raised area at left side of lower back, and seems to be a bump also nearer to spine also (golf ball size or just under). I noticed at approx 24-26 years of age but now 46 and and some discomfort upon overexertion or recently in arched back movement of exercise routine (Feels like muscle tension , dull pain in back. At certain times (e.g. after sitting for period or in morning when wake up etc.) can be restrictive to some movements till loosen up.
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The bump that you have near the spine is likely to be due to a muscle sprain or a benign swelling like a lipoma. A direct examination and investigations like MRI scan will help in the proper diagnosis and further treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Raised Area On Back, Bump Near Spine, Muscle Tension. What Is Wrong?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The bump that you have near the spine is likely to be due to a muscle sprain or a benign swelling like a lipoma. A direct examination and investigations like MRI scan will help in the proper diagnosis and further treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com