 | Men's Health 9105 Men's Health My husband is getting severe back spasms in his lower back, possibly as a result of twisting wrong while doing sit-ups. He is getting no relief from ibuprofen. Is there an over-the-counter alternative? My husband is getting severe back spasms in his lower back, possibly as a result of twisting wrong while doing sit-ups. He is getting no relief from ibuprofen. Is there an over-the-counter alternative? htmASKTHEDOCbackpaintwistingsitups Did your husbands back pain developed after doing sit-ups? Then it is likely due to muscle injury or spasm. Still, there are many other causes of back pain. They range from the common and benign (such as overuse or osteoarthritis) to more serious causes (including osteoporosis with fracture or a bone infection). 1463912 InteliHealth 2012-12-05 t Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. 2015-12-05
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