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When i twist and turn or bend to the right or left i have a dull pain in my lower right back. it feels more like the muscle is stretching..

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle strain/pull: sounds like you have attained or pulled a muscle in your low back. This is very common and should improve with a relative decrease in your activity, Nsaids and stretching. also stay away from sharp movements and lifting if you can

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/13/2016

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