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Can a sports hernia cause lower back pain?

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Dr. Jonathan Kirschner answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Not usually: Sports hernia usually causes lower abdominal or groin pain.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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