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I am having mini back spasms where my erector spinae muscle is and i took advil, but it is not helping much i also iced it. what else can i do to help?
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Moist heat: Moist heat and/or massage. If it persists, don't hesitate to be seen to determine if there is an underlying cause.
Answered 11/27/2017
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