question: My 23 year old daughter had a sudden lower back spasm and now has a 1/2 by 3 inch lump parallel to her spine along her lower back. It is very painful and her whole back hurts. We put topical anti- inflammatory/analgesic (aspercreme) on it, rested it, and she may have iced it, all to no avail. She also took naproxen. She is a very fit and active person. Running aggravates the pain. What course of action should she take?