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Lumbar pain constantly for past 4 months after accident. age 17. taking pain killers and therapy. limited activity & flexibility. injections/surgery?

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Dr. Kiley Reynolds answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Lumbar Pain: Being young and four month out from the accident, the next step is to get an mri. Once the etiology of the pain has been determined, then a course of action can be proposed - possible injections, surgery, or continued therapy..

Answered 9/29/2016

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