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Spinal claudication

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Spinal claudication is pain in the buttocks and legs brought on by exercise with the back in an extended position.

Spinal claudication may be mistaken for:

  • intermittent claudication due to arterial disease, or
  • typical lumbar disc prolapse

It is relieved by sitting, bending forward or lying down.


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