I am 60 years young. I suffrer from back pain. I can not walk continious for more than 20 to 25 minutes. After that I must sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Then again I can walk further. Same way I can not stand for more than half hour. I ave to pause for 5 to 10 minutes sitting. Then again I can walk for another 15 to 30 minutes. Please advise what shoud I do and where to go? pain is down below at the end of spiral cord. So far I have never consulated any doctor in this connection.

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I am 60 years young. I suffrer from back pain. I can not walk continious for more than 20 to 25 minutes. After that I must sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Then again I can walk further. Same way I can not stand for more than half hour. I ave to pause for 5 to 10 minutes sitting. Then again I can walk for another 15 to 30 minutes. Please advise what shoud I do and where to go? pain is down below at the end of spiral cord. So far I have never consulated any doctor in this connection.

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Dr. Ramesh Kumar

MPT - Orthopedic Physiotherapy, BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist • 88% (1109 ratings) • 19 years experience

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You seem to suffer from intermittent claudication mostly it should be neurological in nature you may have lumbar spondylosis when you walk and have pain try bending a little and support see if the pain is reducing reply I can help you and consult privately to have a detailed discussion to solve your problem.

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