Question
I have chronic back pain, usually a dull pain in my lower right side of my back.  Sometimes I have muscle spasms that are really sharp pains.  When I sit too long, my lower back gets so stiff I can barely stand up straight and it takes me a few minutes for the muscles to relax enough for me to straighten out.  How should I get this diagnosed to find the cause?  What chiropractic techniques are used to treat this?

Answer
My recommendation would be to find a good osteopathic physician and get your problem diagnosed.  Then, if needed, locate a physical therapist who has a specialization in spinal rehabilitation techniques.

Chiropractic is risky because they often misdiagnose and suggest the people get manipulated when they don't really need it.

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