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What Causes Sudden Sharp Twinges In The Lower Back?
I wS I. The shower and bent over to pick up something and felt a twinge in lower back. I am having a hard time getting up and down. The pain goes from my back to my buttock. I have had back problems in the past and was told it was muscle strains. Should I go to my doctor urgent care or ER.
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
I would recommend following up with your doctor. If you are having difficulties with normal daily activities then I would recommend going to the ER for quicker and more emergent evaluation. Also if you have any fevers or trouble with bowel or urinating, then you should go to the ER immediately.
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