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I'm having several symptoms of sensory nerve damage in my back.work comp dr says its only a muscle strain its been 6 wks. why isnt it getting better?
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Bad Back: Unfortunately, back pain can take a really long time to improve with or without nerve injury however, if your symptoms persists longer than 2 months, you should ask for a referral to see a spine specialist. Take care!
Answered 8/14/2015
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