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I hurt my back at work lifting a object i normally lift my back popped now it hurts to walk sit or anything what could it be ?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Depends: This can be a lot of things, including vertebral compression fracture, disk herniation and other things. It is serious enough for you to seek a medical evaluation to avoid further problems.

Dr Malkin agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I hurt my back at work lifting a object i normally lift my back popped now it hurts to walk sit or anything what could it be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Dr Malkin agreed

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