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My back started randomly hurting at work, ive been using ice heat and advil (ibuprofen) but its still hurting a lot what else can i try to speed up recovery?

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See details: You can have the back evaluated to determine the cause. Make sure you are tested for spondylitis.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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