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While squatting at the gym, i dropped the bar &140 lbs behind my back. since then i have had moderate back pain in middle. possible kind of injury?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: You can definitely sustain injury to your back in the way you described. Worth getting it checked.

Answered 8/7/2015

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A member asked:

While squatting at the gym, i dropped the bar &140 lbs behind my back. since then i have had moderate back pain in middle. possible kind of injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

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