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Stepped out of my shower - felt a pop in my lower back right side; have done rest, ice, heat - pain was mostly gone. this morning pain is back radiating across my entire lower back. changes in position are excrutiating; deep breaths hurt?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Back pain. : This is likely related to an acute muscular spasm, which can take a week or two to fully resolve. Anti-inflammatory medications may help. Exercise would actually be preferable to rest. If pains are not resolved in a couple of weeks then a doctor's visit would be in order.

Answered 8/4/2017

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A member asked:

Stepped out of my shower - felt a pop in my lower back right side; have done rest, ice, heat - pain was mostly gone. this morning pain is back radiating across my entire lower back. changes in position are excrutiating; deep breaths hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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