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I have sharp pain in my spine that is worse when i bend or lift things. what could be wrong?

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Hard to say.: Could be something as simple as a muscle strain, or you could have a bulging disc, spinal curvature, arthritis, just to name a few. You should see a non-surgical sports medicine specialist, who can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Answered 7/18/2014

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