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Do lots of people get back trauma, or is it unusual?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Second most common reason to see physician acute back ache.

Answered 4/21/2014

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I don't think that : Severe injuries to the back are common but back pai. Sure is affecting 85% of the us population at some point in their lives. Not all back pain is from an injury or trauma. The good news is that most resolve on their own.

Answered 1/3/2015

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