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Can falling on your back during soccer damage your spine?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Spine can be injured in any type of sports including soccer. If the fall is hard enough and your trunk is in certain position, the spine can be injured.

Answered 9/8/2021

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