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Back pain. vain blocking between l5 an l6, stiffness in waist an legs , can't bend. help how to increase flexibility...
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Physical therapy: Might help or perhaps low back pain exercises which you can look up on the internet. But if no one has worked up yuor back pain you mgiht first need to see a doctor and get a through examination.
Answered 6/13/2013
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