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I can be sound asleep when suddenly i get very painful muscle spasms in my back that hurt so bad i can't catch my breath?
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Examination and labs: With what sounds to be a history of a herniated disk I think you can definitely benefit from a good back examination, screening labs, and a good exercise (Tai Chi, yoga) program
Answered 7/12/2014
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