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I have been having major muscle spasps in my back that leave me breathless, how can i make them stop...please?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Muscle spasm : Try moist hot packs and an anti inflammatory such as Aleeve or Ibuprofen. Good Luck

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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