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Our son has a bi-lateral break with 3mm of movement. It occurred almost 6 years ago. I think it was just one side when we saw the first spine specialist. He miss diagnosed the problem and said keep playing as long as you can deal with the pain. I believe that's when the second break occurred. The next specialist knew what was wrong but said nothing could be done, back will always hurt, deal with it. At that point took him to a chiropractor who came highly recommended. He put the kid in a brace, gave him physical therapy and a road map forward. Like I said, it's been six years now and all he complains about is his back will stiffen if he stands for long periods. 

One thing I'll add. The chiropractor sent us to a third specialist to get fitted for the brace. The guy refused to do it. Told my son he will most likely not be able to play baseball, for sure would never get a scholarship or be drafted. My wife left the office in tears. I've always wanted to go back and be like "guess what bitch".

Also, our son's movement was grade 1 out of 4. Andre Agassi won four grand slams with a grade 2. 

Last edited by SomeBaseballDad
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