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What Causes Numbness In Quarter Size Area Of Upper Back With Pain?

I have self-fused disks in my desk from the work I do. I have had shots to the neck, manipulation, etc. eveything is temporary. However, now I have a quarter-sized area of my upper back near spine where the skin is numbish yet is painful. could it be a nerve?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query
Numbness could be due to nerve compression or irritation. If the symptoms persists get a MRI done and checked it out by your doctor.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards
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What Causes Numbness In Quarter Size Area Of Upper Back With Pain?

Hi, Thanks for your query Numbness could be due to nerve compression or irritation. If the symptoms persists get a MRI done and checked it out by your doctor. Hope this helps you. Warm regards