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I think i tore a musscle in my lower back. i almost slipped yesterday and caught myself. i felt the pain instantly?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Backache: Use some heat pads, and antiinflammatpries. If no relief see your doctor.

Answered 9/20/2015

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