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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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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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