I have a slight back pain issue for about an year now. It's worse In the mornings. I am a marine engineer and fear I have lifted weights the wrong way on a ship during my apprentice days. Could this become worse? I haven't approached any doctor as I'm not sure whether I should approach an ortho or just medicines would suffice.

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