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My mother is 70 years old she leant down to clean a table her back ache struck suddenly now she can't sit up or stand up without lower back pain?

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See an ortho: It is not uncommon occurance in people with underlying osteo arthritis of spine. She may need x-rays, medications and physical therapy.

Answered 4/18/2014

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My mother is 70 years old she leant down to clean a table her back ache struck suddenly now she can't sit up or stand up without lower back pain?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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