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Slipped disc, pinch nerve or muscle strain? i have 3 days lower back mild pressure in one point in the hip near spine. on difen b12 and muscle relaxer

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Dr. William Simon answered

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Back strain: Probably not a "slipped" disk. This sounds more like a back strain. This should respond to muscle relaxers, NSAIDs, stretches, heat, time and manipulation.

Answered 6/22/2015

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A member asked:

Slipped disc, pinch nerve or muscle strain? i have 3 days lower back mild pressure in one point in the hip near spine. on difen b12 and muscle relaxer

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Simon answered

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