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I sprained my back around 4years and pain comes from time to time what can i do to ease the pain.

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Stretch/core: Best means to control long term back pain is to keep the weight off and keep your core strong. Focus on abdominal strengthening and low back stretches/strengthening. Occasional antinflam probably doesn't hurt when things get more flared up. If you have any radiating pain or weakness to your legs you may have a bigger problem than just a sprain and would advise ortho referral.

Answered 5/4/2013

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