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I have excruciating lower back pain. it feels like my lower back locks up when i try to move. i can't sit or walk, this has been happening for 2 days now. and happened the day after i did a workout at the gym. please help?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

MRI: If conservative treatment such as bed rest doesn’t help, if Motrin like NSAIDS doesn’t help; you need and MRI to help find the cause.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have excruciating lower back pain. it feels like my lower back locks up when i try to move. i can't sit or walk, this has been happening for 2 days now. and happened the day after i did a workout at the gym. please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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