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Whats the difference between having a back fracture and throwing out your back?
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Big difference: Spinal fractures are thankfully pretty rare. They usually occur from a fairly high energy injury such as a car accident or fall from 10 feet or more. "throwing your back out" is unfortunately common. It is a fairly generic term for muscle strains, and less commonly injuries to the lumbar discs or joints.
Answered 7/24/2013
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