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Back pain

I have mid back pain and so I have a few questions.  Where did this come from and how can I prevent this from happening again.  What would be the best route to solving this mid back pain problem.  How should I be sleeping at night in order to relax my back?  Should I be sleeping on my back or my front side?  How long does it take for my back to be normal?

I'm overweight and the night before the pain, I decided to do some pull ups.  So, I'm guessing that was the cause of the pain.  Now, I have pain that feels like stiffness and it gets worse if I bend my neck forward or turn my torso.  
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WoW, Thanks.  I wasn't sure if I would get a response.  I hope you have great day.  :D
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Welcome to the Back and Neck Community.  Members are here to provide assistance and support to individuals experiencing symptoms related to possible abnormal conditions of the cervical and/or lumbar spine.  Advice given is non-professional and is primarily based on personal experiences.

If your pain is confined to the low mid back, it might be related to a muscle sprain/strain that has not resolved.  This can happen without you being aware of any significant trauma, but the fact that you did pull-ups prior to experiencing pain also supports the sprain/strain probability.  If you are also experiencing any buttock or leg pain, it may be related to a disc problem.  The only way to obtain a definitive diagnosis is to obtain a medical evaluation for a clinical exam and possible base line x-rays of your lumbar spine.  Sprain/strain injuries can take some time in healing and you need to be careful in using proper body mechanics to avoid any further problems.
A short course of physical therapy may be helpful in alleviating symptoms and getting instructions in the preventive exercises used to strengthen the low back muscles.
Comfort measures can include applying moist heat to the area, taking over the counter anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil, Aleve or generic ibuprofen.  Keeping a pillow under your knees during sleep sometimes helps -- you need to investigate positions of comfort for yourself.
If the pain is persistent and lasts longer than 5-7 days, medical evaluation would be the most appropriate avenue to pursue.
Please post back with an update and with any additional questions/concerns you may have.
Best wishes -----
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