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How would i know if i have a lower back strain or something more serious?
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See doctor: If your pain has persisted for a while would recommend that you see your pcp.
Answered 11/10/2019
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Back Strain: Low back pain is a fact of life. Just about everybody will suffer from it sooner or later. One of the main causes of back pain, whether acute or chronic, is low back strain. http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/low-back-strain
Answered 9/30/2016
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