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Schmorl's node, defined as the herniation of an intervertebral disc through a vertebral endplate into an adjacent vertebral body, is known to be mostly asymptomatic. However, certain types of Schmorl's nodes, such as multiple Schmorl's nodes and high signal intensity on T2-weighted image on magnetic resonance imaging, may be related to severe back pain. This case report demonstrates that percutaneous vertebroplasty can be a safe and effective option for severe back pain that does not respond to conservative treatment such as medication and physical therapy and epidural nerve block due to Schmorl's node that occurred in the 10th and 11th thoracic vertebrae.