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Will back pain usually require x-rays?
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Eventually: Basic primary care treatment of back pain is usually anti-inflammatories and rest. For cases of continuing pain and/or leg pain/weakness/numbness, then imaging studies such as x-rays may be required.
Answered 5/8/2014
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