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Acute Short Pains In The Head
Low back pain refers to a shooting or stabbing pain felt in your lower back. You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty standing straight.
Acute back pain lasts from a few days to a few weeks.
See also:
Low back pain - chronic Sciatica
Alternative Names
Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back; Acute back pain; Back pain - new; Back pain - short-term
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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