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What causes lower back pains and what medications should we take?

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

Back pain: Multiple causes for back pain: sprain, strain, spasm, disc. Anti-inflammatories and antispasmodics are a staple treatment.

Answered 11/9/2012

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

Back pain: Can be caused by sprain, strain, spinal disc problems, spasms.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 11/9/2012

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