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Back pain if i lie down on hard surfaces. can't do sit ups because it causes pain. its mid to lower back.

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Muscle spasms ?: You need to go see your Doctor for evaluation and treatment. A X-Ray of dorsal and lumbar spine will help for initial diagnosis.

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

Back pain if i lie down on hard surfaces. can't do sit ups because it causes pain. its mid to lower back.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

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