A 25-year-old female asked:
injured back, new mattress. 12 days, still hurts getting up, uncomfortable sitting and feel nerves in legs. stretching everyday. should i be worried?
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Dr. Donald Harrison answered
Specializes in Podiatry
Back injury: It appears as if it is time to see a back specialist (spine surgeon or chiropractor) to have a more in-depth work-up. You should take note of how long these symptoms last and there severity as well
Answered on Apr 13, 2016
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