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Been having serious back pain for a week now..what can i do?
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Back pain: The back pain might be due to muscle spasm, spinal stenosis, disc herniations ... The treatment of back pain depends on the causes of the pain. It might include over the counter medication like Ibuprofen or tylenol, (acetaminophen) prescription medication, physical therapy, exercise, injection, surgery ... You should seek a consultation with a pain management doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 1/31/2015
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