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Is it okay to have someone walk on my back to relieve my back pain?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: There are proven treatments for back pain including medications, massage, and physical therapy to help the pain without the risks associated with someone walking on your back.
Answered 9/28/2016
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