Question 1

my back hurts, what can i do?

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Exercise.: You may want to have your back examined by a physician, but new recommendations point to non-medicinal means of treatment.

Question 2

my back hurts on my right side?

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See detail: You have not asked a question. If you are concerned, see a doctor and have the issue evaluated.

Question 3

when i get up my back hurts bad y?

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Back pain: You may have any one of a number of back conditions. See an orthopedist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

why when i work out my back hurts?

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??: Maybe the wrong exercise for the wrong person 
maybe get your back evaluated 
try pilates with a good instructor.

Question 5

my back hurts. how do i make it better?

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Options: For chronic pain consider medical evaluation. Acetominophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications may help. Rubbing traumeel into muscles, heating, stretching, accupuncture, accupressure or massage may be helpful.

Question 6

my back hurts i dont left heavy stuff doe?

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Back Pain: Back pain is all too common and there are a variety of causes and treatments.  Please see your doctor and he/she may help you get tested.  If surgery is advised please go slowly and get a second opinion.  After seeing doc you can search the work of John Sarno, MD, who has a mind-body approach to helping pain.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i dont know what to do my back hurts a lot?

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Back: In a 21 year old muscle strain comes to my mind first. Other possibility is disc prolapse. Use Ibuprofen and heat pads and see your doctor.

Question 8

my back hurts after bike riding is that bad?

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Conditioning: If you are a rider doing regular exercise/riding, you may feel some fatigue/soreness after prolonged ride, but should not be painful. If this is something you just started, then it is quite common to have lower back pain because of prolonged bending position riding on a bike. It should get better with training. So, take it easy at first. If not better, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

what can i take if the side of my back hurts?

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Any Nsaid, like the : Aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen (provided you have no allergy or side effects to these meds) would be helpful. Sometimes a muscle relaxer is helpful, along with a heat/ice pack also is helpful.
If no relief after 3-5 days, see your pcp.

Question 10

why those my back hurts whenever am under a fan?

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Cold: Your muscles may be tensing up due to coolness caused by a fan.
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