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Can the arching of your back due to intense orgasms cause pinched nerves in your back?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: If you are a healthy person without underlying back problems, i don't see why that could cause a pinched nerve.

Answered 4/11/2015

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