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I have arthritis, muscle spasms, degenerative discs, scoliosis, and according to the chiropractor subluxation in my spine.

Nora58Jul 22, 2018
I do the recommended stretches and exercises regularly but still have lower, mid and upper back pain. I'm a 34G, 5'4", weigh 135. I have seen a chiropractor for years and recently started going to a physical therapist for back pain. Would a breast reduction help, and would I have trouble getting my insurance to pay for the surgery?

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