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Can't walk for long due to back problem?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What is What it: the question...YES some back problems ESPECIALLY SPINAL STENOSIS result in difficulty WALKING ('Spinal Claudication) Evaluation/Treatment by a SPINE SPECIALIST is your best bet! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/9/2016

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