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Hello, i was lifting a weight from the floor and hurt my back.i immediately felt a sharp pain and tightness. afterwards noticed i had difficulty walking. its been about 3 days now and still feel a little stiffness. issue?
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Yes, Issues. Supposedly "minor Injuries" like this can become a major 'issue' as one gets older. OTC pain relief, Back support belt and a visit to PCP or Urgent Care for imaging studies to be sure no nerve entrapment or disc slips have occurred. And if so attend to it before it becomes chronic.
Answered 6/22/2021
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