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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Back Post Heavy Lifting?

I was lifting something heavy and felt maybe heard a poping noise in my back and then a severe shooting pain... It s not as bad now but still sore.. is it just a muscle to heat and ice or shoot I see a doctor ... what are the possibilities of injuries and diagnosis?
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
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Hi,

I would advise you to get an X-ray done as bending and lifting weight with a popping sound is a significant history and may be because of a fracture of spine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Back Post Heavy Lifting?

Hi, I would advise you to get an X-ray done as bending and lifting weight with a popping sound is a significant history and may be because of a fracture of spine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician