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How can i tell if my back pain is a sprain, strain, or a pulled muscle?
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Length of time: Strain or sprains get better in 4-6 weeks. More serious pain persists longer or goes down the leg. If that is occuring seek consultation with a spine expert.
Answered 8/9/2013
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Tou can: These words all are interchangeable when used to describe a soft tissue injury of the spine excluding a disc injury.
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