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A member asked:

Why does my mid back hurt when i wake up, sometimes every other day until i get movin then it dissipates a little. poor posture? im on my ipad at night usually 2-3hrs a day

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Backache : Could be due to poor mattress. Try turning it over. Good luck

Dr Wetzler agreed

Answered 7/18/2019

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