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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: You may be compensating for the sprain and walking in an unnatural position.

Dr Sung agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

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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