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I woke up this morning and got up all of a sudden i got a really bad sharp pain next to my spine on the right hand side and now i can't move. why?

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Muscle spasm: Muscle spasm might be a reason, but i would suggest that you see your doctor.

Dr Messing agreed

Answered 11/6/2012

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