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My lower left back is really hurting from a twisting workout move yesterday. it sometimes hurts to walk. what should i do to alleviate the pain?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Take it easy: in general when you overdo it, you need a combination of rest, ice and some nsaids to calm down the problem don't go back until youre 90% better if you don't get better in a week, see your ortho md

Answered 12/12/2014

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