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Weird tender spot in back??

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timlit2r
timlit2r

Hello,

For over a week now I have had a weird issue with my back, I wouldn’t call it pain exactly... almost feels like a lump in my back but I can’t actually feel anything when I touch it... it’s almost a numbing feeling.. 

It’s a very local spot right under my left shoulder blade about 3 inches from my spine... 

Anyone know what this is? Could it just be a pulled muscle or something els? It tends to get worse throughout the day and can’t really be helped with heat or cold or drugs... 

Any advice would be great. 

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  • lis10127
    lis10127 timlit2r

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    Hi,

    Is your lump hard and bony feeling?  I have one that’s at the left hand side of my back that gives me the feeling you describe when I wiggle it, almost a numb or tingly feeling.  I had a chest x Ray which came up clear and a physio told me it’s the end of my floating rib and it’s been caused by the tendon twisting around.  Not sure whether that’s the case or not but mine popped out so to speak when I was doing upright rows with a kettlebell.  I originally thought it was a bone spur because it sometimes hurts when I’m lieing down and have pressure on it.  Not sure if that helps you any or not but if you’re at all worried I would get it checked out.  

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