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Hi doc, i sprained my back last saturday and i was not able to stand upright for 3 days. i was prescribed drugs for spas. can i start playing? ok now

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: As a person recovers from an episode of back pain, it is certainly ok to gradually try to increase your activities. The key in my opinion is gradual, you don't want to injure your back as you are recovering.

Answered 2/25/2015

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