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I've been having this pain on the lower back on the left side for a few days now. anti inflammatory don't seem to help. the pain is just above the buttock. it usually gets worse after sitting down when i wake up?

Q: i've been having this pain on the lower back on the left side for a few days now. anti inflammatory don't seem to help. the pain is just above the buttock. it usually gets worse after sitting down when i wake up?

: I have seen thousands of people with spinal pain. I can't tell you how important an in-person examination with an experienced doctor is needed to help you.

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I have seen thousands of people with spinal pain. I can't tell you how important an in-person examination with an experienced doctor is needed to help you.

Answered 4/13/2021

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A member asked:

I've been having this pain on the lower back on the left side for a few days now. anti inflammatory don't seem to help. the pain is just above the buttock. it usually gets worse after sitting down when i wake up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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