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Fell down the steps 5/13 and have had severe back pain no matter what i do. just a pulled muscle or possibly something more?
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Back pain: You could have sprained your back or it could have been more serious. Go get it checked out. For now rest, ice and some motion for anti inflammation.
Answered 5/17/2015
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See doctor: In the meantime ice it, Could be muscular or could be a compression fracture.
Answered 5/17/2015
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