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How long sure does it take for pulled lower back muscles to heal?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

The back muscles: May not be pulled, but are in a spasm in response to lower spine problem. Try upward dog yoga stretches for 5 min a day.

Answered 2/24/2018

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