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charcey97
charcey97

How many of you have experienced tender spots along your spine where there's bends in the spine from hunched posture? I have a spot in base of neck, one spot mid spine, and one spot low back. They are slightly tender to the touch and I notice it more in a seated position or when my back is against something . Standing or sleeping causes no discomfort. This just started for me a couple months ago and I've never experienced before (I'm 44). Chiropractor and doctor's telling me its from poor posture. No MRI done yet. Physical therapy ordered first. Anyone experience this?

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  • lis10127
    lis10127 charcey97

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    It sounds like tension in your muscles, or muscle knots. Your postural muscles have to work hard to support you. I find that the group of muscles that run vertically just on each side of my spine get very tender spots. i put a tennis ball against a wall and lean tender spots against it and rotate it gently around tender spot. I do find that helps and i have just purchased a hand held massager which i hope will help too as i cant afford to get massages all the time. Never lean on tennis ball on your actual spine though and be gentle to start. Ask your chiropractor about muscle knots but an mri might still put your mind at rest. Good luck x

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