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    Overview

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    Ache, strain, and discomfort in the back.

    Common Causes

    Back pain is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

    • Injury
    • Strained muscles
    • Standing or sitting for unusually long periods
    • Pregnancy
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    Treatment

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    See a doctor if you notice:
    • Numbness or tingling
    • Pain spreads down to one or both legs especially below the knee
    • Disturbance in bowel or bladder habits
    See a doctor immediately if you notice:
    • Fever
    • The back pain after a fall, trauma or being hit by a blunt object
    Self-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:
    • Rubbing an anti- inflammatory and analgesic gel
    • Use of an ice pack to relieve pain
    • Proper sleeping positions that cause less strain on the spine
    • Learning what triggers the back pain and alleviating it
    • Use of a hot compress to minimize pain
    • Rest from straining activities
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