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Lower back pain sometimes in d morning?

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Dr. Lauren Elson answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Wear and tear: It is common to wake up with some back discomfort that improves with activity. Normal wear and tear (also called arthritis) can cause stiffness when in 1 place for a long time. The discs in the spine also retain fluid at night which can cause some discomfort. Treatment depends on your exam. Anti- inflammatory and pt helpful. See a physiatrist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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