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Is it normal to experience some shortness of breath when recovering from a back injury?
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SOB: Possible, but have your pcp take a look if continues.
Answered 4/1/2013
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May be: Perhaps there is some apprehension and guarding in the otherwise normal breathing mechanics -- the old adage you don't know until you hurt it but if this is the case with physical therapy you will continue to breath better and normal again.
Answered 4/1/2013
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