<human>: I have an uncomfortable pain in the center of my spine. It feels tender to the touch, like a bruise. I thought it would go away but I have had it for several months. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this and what type of specialist I should be seeing? Thank you!Danielle
<bot>: Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to a musculoskeletal pain or inflammation. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical check up and some tests: - a cervico-thoracic spine X-ray study- inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). Physiotherapy may be helpful in case of chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, 