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Sudden onset chronic lower back pain, lasting for three days, inhibiting movement. feeling as if lower back will break with sudden movements

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Advice: Possible disk rupture, but facet impingement, and sacroiliac dysfunction may be other considerations. Do contact your doctor, get examined and perhaps some physical therapy to get you back on track. Pain medications and muscle relaxants can help you stretch and exercise.

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Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

Sudden onset chronic lower back pain, lasting for three days, inhibiting movement. feeling as if lower back will break with sudden movements

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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