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Horrific car accident no back x-rays saw orthopedic told me not necessary did pt for 6 weeks still have severe back pain. is this normal? i'm 18 y/o
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Will take time: Your doctor already saw you , soft tissue injuries will not show on normal x-rays , complete the PT , go for follow up . If need your doctor will get additional tests like MRI .
Answered 11/23/2015
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