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How can i tell if i injured a back muscle or my spine?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

It hurts: If you have a sufficient mechanism to have pulled a muscle in the back and you feel a muscular pain the resolves after several days, then you could certainly have had a "lumbar strain". If it does not resolve after 7-10 days, it may be something more. Thank you for your question.

Answered 4/1/2013

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