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I get chronic back pains when lifting heavy objects. what should i do?
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Back pain: Use a back brace when lifting, use proper technique for lifting, exercise your core muscles to help support your back.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Diagnose: Hi, Back pain is one of my specialties. Most cases I see are do to sitters disease or gait (ex; foot position). But you need to identify the origin and rule out more serious causes. Any neurologic issues also need to be addressed like numbness in the legs.
Answered 5/20/2016
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