question: I experienced a ripping sensation when lifting, followed by muscle spasm. Now the pain is located, I think, just to the right side of my spine and radiates down and to the right, almost to my ribs, along with discomfort in my lower back. I would say the pain is sometimes mild, then moderate and only severe when in spasm. I have scholiosis but have been told I should be able to lift anything I want. I have a little trouble believing that. I have had some numbness in my right leg upon waking and a great deal more pain at that time. When I flex to the left, there is no pain at all, but to the right, there is almost a hockey stick shaped line of pain going down and off to the right....what the heck is this? Also, MRI already confirmed a slightly bulging disc in my neck...that is a little painful, but it does not fit the entire thing. I will upload the MRI if that is helpful.