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My back muscles are contracted and i can't walk straight. i need help up to what i should do or eat. thank you!

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Dr. Ayman Omar answered

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Assessment: Difficult to tell without an assessment. Would be happy to see you through a virtual consult.

Answered 12/27/2016

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