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Is it possible to dmg lower back(couple of inches above waist) by falling on hard edge of trampoline and what does that part of body control/paralyze?

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Yes: If you have weakness or numbness in your legs, or trouble holding your bladder, you should be seen.

Answered 8/7/2014

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YES: Get examined, xray and if needed an MRI of the lumbo-sacral spine.

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