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Rear ended at stop sign, slow moving. had whiplash lower back. 1 yr later, 6 mo. chiro, still muscle twitch/throb in area. dr. said sprain, now what?

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Dr. Sandra Gotman answered

Injury back: Look up pinch nerve lumbar spine. You may need an MRI of lumbar spine. May have a herniated disc. Good luck

Answered 2/16/2016

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A member asked:

Rear ended at stop sign, slow moving. had whiplash lower back. 1 yr later, 6 mo. chiro, still muscle twitch/throb in area. dr. said sprain, now what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Gotman answered

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