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Back Pain after Lifting

Underlying Cause

Back Pain after Lifting Underlying Cause

Back pain after lifting can be caused by:

Acute back strain:

Torn muscles in the back

Acute back sprain:

Torn ligaments that stabilize the vertebrae in the back

Worsening of pre-existing chronic back pain
Worsening of pre-existing chronic back strain or sprain
Vertebral compression fracture
Herniated disk in the back

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Last Updated: Dec 31, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Back Pain after Lifting References:

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