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Husband has lower back pain near tail bone x 3days.pain will ease with ice or tens units, and legs elevated and naproxen, but never subsides. ?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Back pain: may be related to the chair you use at work or other lifestyle issues. Please start w/a visit to your doctor. He/she MAY refer you to physical therapy where you can learn some exercises after a diagnosis. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/21/2018

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