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I had a lower back injury. why does it feel like someone is poking me with a needle in the tips of my toes and in the arch of my foot?
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Referred pain: If the back injury occurred at about the l-5 or s-1 level, symptoms could be referred to the appropriate dermatomes in the foot.
Answered 2/3/2013
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Pinched nerve: This may be due to a pinched nerve or herniated disc. You should see your doctor for a detailed exam as well as x-rays and/or mri.
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