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I have a slight pain on my right waist, towards lower back. i'm 65 and have been a type 2 diabetic for about 15 yrs.

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Local heating pad: The most common cause is a muscle strain or arthritis of either the hip joint or lower back. You can apply local heat such as a heating pad or rub with a mentholated cream. However, if the problem persists, see you doctor for an x-ray. And, by the way, avoid wearing high heels (at least for a while).

Answered 4/26/2015

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