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Hi doc i sustained a back injury picking up heavy goods and have suffered since august. i had x ray and nothing serious but pain continues with spasms?

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Dr. Matthew Lyman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

P T or Chiro: Probably time to try a chiropractor. If you haven't tried physical therapy, I would do that too. LBP affects so many of us, but we don't have great answers for LBP (LOW BACK PAIN) without nerve symptoms. Try not to get hooked on narcotics.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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