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Is it possible to sustain a permanent lower back injury from deadlift?

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Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Chronic muscle strain , disc injury bone end plate injury all possible.

Answered 7/22/2012

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Is it possible to sustain a permanent lower back injury from deadlift?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

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