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Shoveling for 1.5hrs. now minor pain in back of right hip area. hurts to move alot. pain scale 4.5. of 10. gym today or tomorrow?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Acute strain: This is an acute back strain/sprain. Give it a week or two to resolve before returning to the gym.

Answered 2/17/2014

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