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Urgent Reasons To See A Doctor Immediately For Back Pain

1. You had major trauma to your back (fall, car accident, lifting injury). 2. You are under age 20 and have back pain without a known cause. 3. Your back pain does not change or improve with any position (sitting, lying, standing, walking). 4. You have had cancer in the past and now have unexplained …

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Back trauma and future PAIN

There are two basic forms of trauma to the back: major trauma, such as a one-time event and repeated micro-trauma. The good news is that both can be avoided (at least most of the time). Major back trauma can be avoided by proper body mechanics (every time), caution with activities (such as moving heavier objects), …

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