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My back hurts when i make sudden movements. should i sleep on my stomach maybe?

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Different: The treatment can range from treating the cause, surgery, medications, physical therapy, life style changes. Your physician is the best guide: to rule out strain, slipped disk, kidney stone, arthritis, etc.

Answered 3/29/2014

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