A member asked:

Can a lumbar puncture cause a tear in the ligaments/muscles in back and cause ongoing pain?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Lumbar Puncture: This really depends on how many attempts were needed to do the tap. You may have some minor discomfort afterwards. - there really should not be major back pain at all.

Answered 3/12/2015

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