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Might it be possible that a a futon bed cause lower back pain?
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Futon n back pain: Many things can contribute to back pain. One way to confirm the futon is the culprit is to not sleep on it for a while n see if pain foes away.
Answered 4/7/2013
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No: The bed you sleep in should be comfortable. A bed will not cause persistent back pain beyond muscular pain.
Answered 4/6/2013
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