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Dull lower right back pain. how to tell whether muscle or spine related?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Low back: usually muscular and will resolve with time. Symptoms that cause sharp pain or pain that radiates require further attention

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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