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I have been having back pain for 3 months now...can this be a pulled muscle or what can this be?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Sounds like you: Should see your doctor. A sprain should not last that long.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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