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I have low back pain and i am unable to put socks on because of pain. is this normal? when i sit down i can't raise legs in front numbness tingling

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: yes, and you need an MRI to see if you have a pinched nerve, perhaps due to a disc

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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