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A 20-year-old female asked:

These last few weeks, my lower back has been feeling stiff and my left calf has an irritated feeling when i sit/lay a certain way. i have tried jogging one day and it made it worse, and my flexibility has worsen. i wanted an idea of what it could be?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Sounds muscular : You need to rest your back, avoid lifting or strenuous exercise, watch your posture, warm compresses, take painkillers, unless contraindicated , if no improvement see your doctor for assessment and treatment plan, good luck
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