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Carrying 2 tires above head,knelt to put down,back went out.severe pain mid bk, can't straighten up,move arms much or lower head.disk, muscle?er?

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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Go to ER now!: Your symptoms are hopefully due to muscle spasms and not a herniated disc but you need a complete exam and possibly x-rays or an MRI. Good luck!

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Answered 9/29/2016

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