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Can the use of crutches cause lower back pain, i've been using them for a knee injury about 2 months?
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Low back pain is mostly caused by injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Common causes include improper lifting, poor posture, lack of regular exercise, fracture, ruptured disk, or arthritis. You should use alternating hot pads/cold pads, and pain relievers such as acetaminophen for relief. Rest the area for several weeks. Crutches can make the pain worse due to using back muscles.
Answered 6/7/2022
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