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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Sensation In Thoracic Area

I have had L5-S1 fusion 2 yrs ago. For the past 2 mo. On and off but now everyday, i feel pressure on spine in my thoracic region. At what point of should I get this checked. My job is very demanding and Im on my feet all day long. Im a Mammographer. I bend, stoop, lunge, squat and im scared that I cant work anymore. Im 42 soon be 43 and my body isnt holding up for this job.
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, such symptoms may not be directly related with the spine, but clear the doubt you need to get done the MRI test else this is nothing to worry, as you have stated about your job so this could be due to continues or monotones posture it may needs some changes, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Sensation In Thoracic Area

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such symptoms may not be directly related with the spine, but clear the doubt you need to get done the MRI test else this is nothing to worry, as you have stated about your job so this could be due to continues or monotones posture it may needs some changes, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.