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For the past 3 days i have had stiffness and spasms on right side of lower back near bottom of ribs.eases for a while with heat and no movement.

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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Plan: Keep using heat, rest and ibuprofen for a week. If no changes you need to make appointment with a doctor and possible XRay.

Answered 9/19/2017

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A member asked:

For the past 3 days i have had stiffness and spasms on right side of lower back near bottom of ribs.eases for a while with heat and no movement.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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