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"There are a lot of things that could potentially cause your symptoms. A disc issue would seem to be the most common source of pain that comes on suddently and is associated with a lot of spasm or tightness that extends from the neck into the upper…"

"There are a lot of potential sources for pain that may not necessarily be captured on x-rays. I am a physician with a focus on back pain and exercise interventions. So you would be an ideal patient. Most back issues can be improved with…"

"There are a lot of different possible sources for buttock/low back pain. I am a physician and I see lots of people with symptoms in that region. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a common cause of buttock pain. I have people describe pain associated…"

"A common cause of low back pain that refers pain to the buttock or legs is a disc. Disc issues are very common and to some degree we all get some wear and tear in our discs over time. The good thing is that most disc issues can be addressed with…"

"There are a lot of different possible causes for the pain. A rib that may have some dysfunction, a neck joint or disc that is irritated and causing pain in the mid back. I am a physician and see a lot of folks with pain in the thoracic area. It can…"

"Sitting is really hard on backs. I am a physician and see lots of people with back pain aggravated by sitting. Here are a few suggestions that I have shared: So sitting is not good for backs. That much seems clear. What can be done, though, to…"