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Playing softball today, went for grounder,picked up & threw. back in immediate intense pain.stabbing feeling.crumpled over. have taken pain meds.help?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Ou have obviously injured the back, but the nature of the injury can vary from a strain of a muscle in the back to an injury to the disc such as an annular tear or herniation. I would not hesitate to be seen for a more specific diagnosis.

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

Playing softball today, went for grounder,picked up & threw. back in immediate intense pain.stabbing feeling.crumpled over. have taken pain meds.help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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