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A member asked:
I had swollen muscles in my lower back for 3wks now & going to a chiropractor 3x/wk.i feel better but should i still go 3x/wk?tightness still presist
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You need a physician: Swelling of the muscles may be an indication of muscle spasm. If chiropractic treatment of high frequency have not eliminated the problem you need to see a medical doctor who will refer you to an appropriate consultant.
Answered 4/7/2014
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