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Lower back pain everyday all day stomach/side sleeper can't afford a new mattress what position is the best to sleep? shld i see a chiropractor?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Confused.: You can't afford a mattress but you can afford a chiropractor? It may be a good idea to rethink the issue.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Lower back pain everyday all day stomach/side sleeper can't afford a new mattress what position is the best to sleep? shld i see a chiropractor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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