What to do for the three vertebrae that sicks out from the spine?
Patient: I recently noticed that I have three vertebrae that stick out on my spine on my middle - lower back. I do not know how long it has been like that. They look more tan than the skin on the rest of my back. They do not hurt and I have not been experiencing back pain except for when I have been standing for a long amount of time. Is this something I should ask my doctor about? Doctor: hi,thanks for mentioning brief history of you.well, since you mentioned the popping of two-three spinous process in the lower thoracic region it is even not giving you any symptoms like pain and aches you need not to worry much.first thing you can do is to get an x-ray done to rule out if any bony issue is there.once ruled out you can meet a physical therapist who will help you do posture correction. since most movements in the body are flexion induced one tends to bend the spine for standing and sitting with comfort.you can even learn postural correction which will help you ease of your worry.with the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery