Back pain: Sometimes back pain from a strained muscle can cause lower abdominal cramping too. If it's muscular, it will resolve in a few days with rest (no lifting) and some ibuprofen (600 mg every 6 hrs). Try a heating pad for 20 minutes at a time. Do some gentle stretches (lie on your back and pull knees to chest). If no weakness, change in bowels or bladder, you can wait it out. If numb or weak, go to Dr.
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