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I have severe muscle tightness & pain around my middle back & my spine. very painful. hard to move. muscles in other parts feel different. ?
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Muscle strain: It sounds like you have back muscle strain from weak back & core muscles, & poor posture. Plan on starting exercises to build your back and core strength and flexibility, as well as your overall fitness. This might be all the help you need.
Answered 12/18/2016
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