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I strained and hurt my back last year. i have lower back pain now and if i carry my heavy backpack my legs hurt when i walk. slipped disc?
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Back pain: You should be evaluated to determine the cause by seeing an orthopaedic doctor. Many times some simple things can be reccomended to alleviate your symptoms ,provided your spinal structure is intact. ( requires at least tan xray and depending on your physical exam maybe an MRI )
Answered 12/4/2015
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Low back pain : If your symptoms do include leg pain it very well could be related to a disc herniation. If you'd like to talk further id be happy to consult
Answered 12/12/2015
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