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I fell and hurt my lower back at work. how can i treat it at home?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Hiw far eas fall?: Rest heat or ice massage Otc antiflammatories all worth trying If pain persist see a specialist If it was at work it should be covered under work comp at leaSt for 6 weeks

Dr Wolfe agreed

Answered 6/28/2015

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