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Slight pinched type pain very lower left side back going thru top buttocks area, for 5 weeks. some days non existent other days i feel it. what is it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sciatica: Given the problem is coming and going it is likely a piriformis spasm. Try some regular stretching exercises. I would anticipate this to resolve. However if not see your provider.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Slight pinched type pain very lower left side back going thru top buttocks area, for 5 weeks. some days non existent other days i feel it. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

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