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Muscle stiffness in lower back to buttock area , what to do?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Heat,massage: Lbp w/ buttock pain / stiffness that is not a chronic problem can be managed w/ heat, nsaids and therapy if no improvement . See ors if symptoms persist.

Answered 10/17/2013

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