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My lower back has been sore one and off for the last 3 months. my mri and x-rays look normal. is there anything i can do to alleviate the pain?

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Back pain: Stretching exercises, application of heat, chiropractic adjustment, antiinflammatories and muscle relaxants.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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