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Can tight painful bear hugs cause ant spinal damage? spine hurts after receiving one several hours ago. very tight hug, made me yell at the time.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: It is unlikely there could be serious injury to the spinal column itself by the mechanism of getting a "bear hug". That being said, other injuries could occur including injury to the ribs or abdomen. Don't hesitate to be seen if you think you have sustained a serious injury.

Dr Apazidis agreed

Answered 3/22/2016

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A member asked:

Can tight painful bear hugs cause ant spinal damage? spine hurts after receiving one several hours ago. very tight hug, made me yell at the time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Apazidis agreed

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