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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of The Back?

hi, i am a 49 year old man, having pain on my left side back area, it is sore, hurts to touch, hurts when i take a deep breath. tried naxopren 500mg. relieved pain for a little while but the pain came back. lying down easys the pain but when i get up it hurts.
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You might be suffering from a facet joint arthropathy considering your age. In rare case, it may be a posterolateral disc protrusion impinging on the nerve roots on the left side. You need a muscle relaxant along with an anti inflammatory medication, and gradual exercises might help in relieving the pain.
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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of The Back?

You might be suffering from a facet joint arthropathy considering your age. In rare case, it may be a posterolateral disc protrusion impinging on the nerve roots on the left side. You need a muscle relaxant along with an anti inflammatory medication, and gradual exercises might help in relieving the pain.