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Can you make a lumbar tear worse by bending down at the waist? i did that and now my back is terrible hurts to walk straight i have to walk bent? help
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Back pain: Probable discogenic low back pain and iliolumbar ligament sprain with secondary muscle hypertonicity (lumbar strain). Begin antiinflammatory, ice, gentle stretching and neutral spine strengthening. Expect 4-6 weeks for full recovery. If worsening pain or radiation past knee with tingling, numbness, or weakness have evaluated.
Answered 12/10/2013
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