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Is lifting heavy objects causing back pain is considered a back "injury"?

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Yes: An acute strain at minimum.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/15/2017

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Yes: The pain you are experiencing is warning you that whatever you are doing is "injuring" you back.

Answered 5/27/2019

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