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When i wake up in the morning my back and muscle be very stiff i can barely move can u tell me what is the cause of this matter please.

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Muscles or spine: If the stiffness loosens up after being up and about for a while, i wonder if your mattress is the problem. You're too young to have osteoarthritis of the spine which is a common cause of morning back discomfort, but if your symptom doesn't improve or worsens, have your physician check your back.

Answered 2/16/2014

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