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Which is the major cause of back pain?
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Back strain: Simple back pain is usually due to muscle strain perhaps due to faulty lifting technique, twisting injury, overuse, weekends sports etc, respond well to otc analgesics, streches, heat or ice and subside in about 3 to 4 days.Any other type of back pain that radiate to the lower extremities is a more serious condition and desrve more attention.
Answered 10/4/2016
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