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Back pain and stupid doctors?

i went to my doctor a while ago about lower back pain and he just advised me to get a new matress. the matress has helped a little but theres still pain. what should i do next?

Answer:
Ask the doctor to do an MRI. Xrays will not show soft tissue damage...
1. If you are overweight this can add to lower back problems.
2. See a chiropractor.
3. Medical massage therapy.
4. Get a second opinion.
5. Exercise.
go back to your doctor and ask him to check into your back pain further.