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Right side of lower back painful when i walk. how to stretch this muscle? how to change gait to avoid straining this muscle? any exercise suitable?
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Limb short?: I have seen this type of back pain in patients with one leg shorter than the other. Look at your shoes and see if the wear pattern is the same. If not, the shoe on the shorter leg will be worn on the outside while the longer will be on the inside. Ask your doctor to measure your leg, you may only need a simple heel lift to cure your back.
Answered 7/6/2013
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Crunches , leg raise: Axial back bain can be one-sided the treatment begins with lifestyle issues such as weight, smoking and fitness. General cardiovascular exercises such as jogging biking and stairstepping can improve sx as well.
Answered 4/19/2016
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