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I've had a pain in the middle of my back and even a heating pad doesn't help and i don't know what to do? it hurts worse when walking during the day.

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Dr. Stephen Monaco answered

Apply ice: Apply ice , rest, oral anti inflamatories.

Answered 12/8/2012

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