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Lower back pain from lifting heavy barbell. acute lower left back pain. no problems walking, running. pain bending down. strain or herniated disc?
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Most likely...: Most likely you have lumbar strain but it still could be something else... If the pain gets worse, starts shooting down a leg or doesn't go away, see a healthcare provider. Good luck.
Answered 5/29/2019
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