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[|Human|] 2 days ago my latissimus dorsi (both sides of the middle of my back), sides, and abdominal muscles would contract every minute for about 5-10 seconds. After the first day the contractions stopped, but I have severe pain in the middle of my back. I tried to do stretches, but the pain is severe so I stopped. What could cause this, and should I be seen by my doctor because it could be something bad?
[|AI|]  HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to injury to spine or muscle strain. A physical examination by an orthopedic will give clue for this and an X-ray followed by MRI if needed will rule out this problem. In case of any fracture to spine immobilization by using corsets is necessary. If that is clear then I usually advise muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, NSAIDs like Diclofenac and neurotrophic Chat Doctor. I advise a short period of rest followed by physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercise also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. Thanks.