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My lower back is very sensitive. my husband just lightly touched my spine and i had severe pain. it goes all the way down my lower back to my butt.

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Dr. Praveen Mambalam answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sensitive Back: Would recommend evaluation by pain specialist to rule out serious causes of low back pain like the discs. The musculature can also be sensitive in conditions like fibromyalgia.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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