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8 weeks after l ankle sprain. now l ptt pain n lower back pain that moves around (r, center, tailbone) when i walk. complications of ankle sprain?
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Possibly: You may be compensating for the sprain and walking in an unnatural position.
Answered 5/18/2013
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It is possible: If you have changes the way you walk due to the pain, the nearby soft tissue and joints can be affected.
Answered 9/28/2016
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