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What Causes Shooting Back Pain On The Right Side Of My Back?

Hello, I recently have had sever back pain. It is on the right side of my back . Located about 2cm below my shoulder blade and just to the right of my spine. It feels a little bit swollen and its quite hot like burning. If I touch it pain shoot down and up my back. What could this be?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Back pain with swelling can be due to muscle spasm. Did you lift some heavy weight or did sudden bending. You have to avoid bending forward, and take muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz. If you would be my patient i would to start physiotherapy as well. Apply diclofenec ointment to your back.
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What Causes Shooting Back Pain On The Right Side Of My Back?

Back pain with swelling can be due to muscle spasm. Did you lift some heavy weight or did sudden bending. You have to avoid bending forward, and take muscle relaxant like myoril or myospaz. If you would be my patient i would to start physiotherapy as well. Apply diclofenec ointment to your back.