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What Is The Cause For Mid Back Pain?

My son is 14 years old. He has been having mid back pain for a couple of months. As of the last 3 weeks it has increased and became more constant. We went to a N.P. a few weeks ago and she is sending us to an orthopedic dr., but his appt is several weeks away. She did not do an x-ray and said she believes he hurt himself and doesn't remember it. Exercise doesn't make it worse or better. He does have a tender spot about 4-5 inches down spine right between his shoulder blades.She prescribed him naproxen and a muscle relaxer. Neither one of these medicines are helping. He has had trouble getting to sleep at night because of the pain. I was wondering if I should try to push a quicker appt. or do you think it is something that will be ok to hold off and wait?
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Hello, I had gone through the case and found that if pain is becoming worse then go for MRI of spine, it might be slip disc. Meanwhile take mild painkiller and use hot water bag at bed time. After MRI go for physiotherapy. if anything serious in report then immediate consult to doctor. Hope my answer will be effective for you.
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What Is The Cause For Mid Back Pain?

Hello, I had gone through the case and found that if pain is becoming worse then go for MRI of spine, it might be slip disc. Meanwhile take mild painkiller and use hot water bag at bed time. After MRI go for physiotherapy. if anything serious in report then immediate consult to doctor. Hope my answer will be effective for you.