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What is good for a bad back?

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Dr. Leland Berkwits answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Back pain: The most important thing to help your back is maintaining and developing core body strength. These include both back muscles and abdominal muscles. A physical therapist can help with assessing which muscles need to be strengthened and providing you with an exercise program to work on building strength in a safe manner.

Answered 7/18/2014

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