Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many of us have felt a muscle in some part of our body suddenly and involuntarily tighten, causing a twitch or even severe cramp.

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"Oh, my aching back!" Everyone has uttered these words at some point, in response to the sharp, sudden pain that comes with back spasms. This article will explore the causes of back spasms, their ...

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