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Dear TAI Experts: I have a lot of "popping" going on in my upper back, especially when I sleep, turn over, and when I first get up. What could be causing this? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I was in an accident 3 months ago and suffered whiplash, but still am having pain in my shoulders, back, and the back of my neck. I feel weak and fatigued all the time. I do therapy twice a week and chiropractor twice, and it all seemed to be helping, but I don’t feel any better. What else can I do to help with the pain? Sometimes it's unbearable. I’m on muscle relaxers but even they don't seem to be cutting it. I only had x-rays done, no MRI or CT. They told me I just overstretched everything. Can you give me some better advice on what to do please. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I was diagnosed with muscle spasms last week and was given ibuprofen and muscle relaxers. It  helped during the day, but when I lay down flat on my back or stomach, I feel severe mid upper back pain, pressure, and tightness. Please help. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: The upper part of my back is in a lot of pain. Feels like the rib region on the outer of both sides. What could this be? I haven't had any injuries. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I'm a 39 yr old female suffering from chronic thoracic spine pain flare ups, with stiff neck muscles and golf ball size knots both on the sides of my neck, and in the area between neck & shoulders & between my shoulder blades. I have to apply direct heavy pressure on the painful knots in order for them to even slightly soften. These flare ups come anywhere from twice a yr to seven times per yr. They have been occurring since I was a teen, but the symptoms have become more intense. It lasts anywhere from 4 days to 2 wks. During the flare up, I also feel fevery but usually don't actually have a fever. I get weak & tired & often develop a fever blister in conjunction with the flare up. My back makes crackling noises (thoracic region) with the slightest movement. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. I've always described this as a "sickness in my back." I'm bed bound when these occur. I get a tingling feeling along the spine too. Please tell me what you think. I no longer have insurance & cannot afford all the diagnostic tests, which are more than nine thousand to pay out of pocket. Fibromyalgia? Arthritis? Lupus? I'm otherwise healthy. Height/weight proportionate. No meds, allergies, injuries. I'm a vegetarian, though I get protein from soy products. I don't drink milk. Could this be a problem? Maybe if I had a starting point as to which tests to eliminate at least. I'm desperate for help. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! ... read more »