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With chronic low back pain, what does muscle spasms in only one buttock sugguest?
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Let me try to answer: One sided muscle spasm means the nerve on that side pinched which in turn could cause the spasm in the muscles.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Nerve compression: Chronic back pain may be due to arthritis and bone spur or other pathology may compress nerve roots. Go to the docotr start with x-ray and if necessary MRI after detail musculoskeletal exam.
Answered 1/20/2017
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