| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Lower Back Pain | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I've been having pain in my lower right side of the back for about a year and it's been affecting my ...
A: Disc protrusions and arthritis are not the same thing but they often go hand in hand with ...
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| Cervical | 2/22/2009 |
Q: First thank you for reading this message. I was doing my homeworks, when I suddenly felt something ...
A: You have most likely strained a muscle and/or sprained a joint in your neck. This can happen while ...
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| neck pain | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I was injured in October 2008 while restraining a student at work. I was sent for a MRI which said ...
A: If you have pain that is going into your elbows and hands, it means that the nerve is affected. A ...
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| Bulging Disc | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Dr. Egbogah On Dec. 24, 2008 (almost 8 weeks ago) I fell on the ice and landed on my rear end. I ...
A: I am not quite sure what you are asking. Would you like information on recommended treatment for ...
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| clavicle protruding | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Liza, I appreciate your contributions! My story...I broke the posterior tip off my t-1 in a ...
A: I would recommend that you see a Chiropractic doctor who can assess your sternoclavicular and ...
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| why this pain | 2/16/2009 |
Q: i have pain in mmy neck into my shoulder blade with some swelling in my wrist....also my elbow has a ...
A: The symptoms you are describing can be caused by a nerve impingement, disc herniation or something ...
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| ct scan | 2/13/2009 |
Q: comminuted vertical sacral fracture withone of the lines extending to the si joint articular ...
A: The disc bulge is most likely related to the compression injury you suffered. To summarize your ...
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| neck and back mri findings | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have disc bulges at L4-5 and L3-4 impinging on the thecal sac with bilateral posterior neural ...
A: Your MRI findings show that you have disc bulges in your neck and low back that are pressing on the ...
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| Discal central focal protrusion in L4-L5 | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My MRI test result shows Discal central focal protrusion in L4-L5 with effection on nervous roots ...
A: I would recommend a treatment plan that includes Mckenzie exercises, electrical stimulation, ...
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| Tingling/Burning Pain in mid/lower back | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 26/F - About 7 months ago I was involved in an MVA. I was building speed (40 mph) when out ...
A: I understand your frustration with all the treatment that you have gone through. There are a lot of ...
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| neck injury | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 14yrs ago I was at a party and severely hurt my neck. I was sitting on the lounge chair on my knees ...
A: You do not require a referral to see a Chiropractic doctor. If you know someone who is currently ...
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| Constant back pain @ neck pain | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Hey there Iv been strugling with Constant back pain and neck pain since I was 15 Iv been in a few ...
A: By constantly 'cracking' your back, you are actually aggravating your neck and back pain. When you ...
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| Severe burning pain in back. | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 years old and gave birth to my son a year ago. I received an epidural and when it was being ...
A: I would recommend that you find a Chiropractic doctor in your area who can determine the cause of ...
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| Tightness in back and knee | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I've been struggling with tightness in my knee when I run for nearly 2 years now. On the whole if I ...
A: You may be suffering from Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse ...
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| left groin pressure | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I was wanting to know what you think i have been having pressure on my left groin area but olny when ...
A: The time it takes for relief is different for everyone. You should feel some relief after 10 ...
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| Lower Abdominal Pain radiating to back | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I came across the website and have been in pain for many years now. The pain usually only occurs ...
A: I cannot be sure of your problem without completing a thorough history and physical examination. ...
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| sciatic nerve problem | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am 75 yrs old and, according to my MRI, have my sciatic nerve pinched between 2 lower vertibrae. ...
A: I would strongly recommend that you find a health care professional who has experience with the ...
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| TORN RIGHT ROTATOR CUFF | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Last yr. I fell off ladder onto a night stand while cleaning a ceiling fan. I have been seeing ...
A: Muscle release therapy is usually very effective for rotator cuff problems. The tear in your rotator ...
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| Lower Abdominal Pain radiating to back | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I came across the website and have been in pain for many years now. The pain usually only occurs ...
A: One possibility is a chronic psoas muscle strain causing nerve impingement. The psoas muscle is a ...
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| My neck! | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a bad habit of popping my neck. I started this 6 years ago, and doctors have told me to stop ...
A: Excessively 'popping' your neck can lead to hypermobility in your neck. This means that the joints ...
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| Neck knots / tension | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I hope you are well. I have had knots in my neck (on the right side, at the back) for the last ...
A: The symptoms that you are describing sound like you have a combination of muscle tightness (knots in ...
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| thecal sac | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My MRI concerns me i have herniation of t-8-t-9 disc with mild mass effect upon the cord.disc ...
A: Your MRI findings suggest significant injuries that may require surgery. 6 physical therapy sessions ...
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| Back & Neck | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have been involved in many auto accidents & have chronic neck & back pain. I would like to know in ...
A: Your results show that there are no problems affecting your spinal cord. You have some mild-moderate ...
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| Lower Left Back Injury | 1/14/2009 |
Q: 6' 185lbs I was snowboarding a last week and took a really bad fall on the lower left side of my ...
A: There are several injuries that you may be suffering from due to your fall. The most likely injury ...
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| low back pain | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with degenerative disk disease when I was 17yrs. old I am now 27yrs. old and ...
A: Your doctor is probably recommending surgery because of the results of item #1. It says that the ...
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| a 7 year neck problem | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i used to work as a till operator for a large retail store 7 years ago .i developed a problem with ...
A: There are exercises that you can do to help with your Spasmodic torticollis. Most of them are a ...
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| neck pain and headaches | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I had a MRI 8/2007, I have chronic neck stiffness and pain in neck and upper shoulder area, also ...
A: Your MRI findings may be linked to to your chronic neck stiffness and daily headaches. Your MRI ...
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| Chronic nack spasm | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have been having a neck spasm for the past eight years. My neck and trapezius always feel tight ...
A: There are many things that can cause chronic neck spasms such as poor posture, a bad pillow, lack of ...
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| is my friend going to grow a tail | 12/6/2008 |
Q: ok my friend is compblaining of her tailbone hurts and she does not remeber ever bumping it she ...
A: How old is your friend? There are some spinal problems that can lead to the appearance of a tail but ...
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| Lower back injury | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My husband hurt his lower back 10 months ago and has had 2 MRI's and 2 nerve conduction studies. All ...
A: How old is your husband? If your husband's MRI is showing that he has a bulging disc it is very ...
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| Left Lower Back Pain | 12/3/2008 |
Q: To start, I moved into a new apartment at the start of November. I'm a 25 year old law student, ...
A: You do indeed need to see a Chiropractic doctor so that they can determine what is wrong with your ...
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| Neck Twitch? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Egbogah, For as long as i can remember i have had a problem similar to the one asked here ...
A: From what you have written it is likely that you are suffering from Spasmodic Torticollis. Spasmodic ...
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| Upper Back Pain for a 17-year-old | 12/1/2008 |
Q: my name is Jamee and I am 17 years old. I am an athlete and used to swim competitively. I’ve always ...
A: This is a common problem in competitive swimmers that stop training. Because swimming requires a lot ...
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| spinal injury and breathing problems | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Around 30 years ago I was in the army when I had a vehicle accident and got a whiplash. A few months ...
A: Spinal injuries, especially in the thoracic spine [mid-back] can lead to breathing difficulties. ...
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| chest pain / spine | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Ive been suffering from anxiety and chest pains, though the 2 may be unrelated. Additionally ive ...
A: Spina bifida occulta [SBO] can affect the stability of the sacroiliac joint [joint between the ...
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| Neck & Lower Back Pain - Reversal of Cervical Lordosis | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I am suffering lower back pain and pain on my neck a while now. I couldn't sleep due to severe pain. ...
A: All the findings above are suggestive of degenerative disc disease. When there is disc space ...
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| chest pain / spine | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Ive been suffering from anxiety and chest pains, though the 2 may be unrelated. Additionally ive ...
A: Do you know which type of Ehlers danlos syndrome that you have been diagnosed with? There are some ...
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| My M.R.I results. Could explain what i should do. | 11/27/2008 |
Q: The question I have for you was, could you please explain my results to me and what I should do ...
A: At L4/5 there is diffuse disc bulging and disc desiccation. There are moderate changes of facet ...
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| HELP | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have had neck and back pain for years now. The pain has got to be unbearable now. So I finally ...
A: The sensation of choking can be related to your neck problems. Bulging discs often press on nerves ...
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| Mri results | 11/25/2008 |
Q: And they told me that I have a Transitional Vertebra in my back,that could be causing my lower back ...
A: A transitional lumbosacral vertebra is when the last lumbar vertebra (L5) or the first sacral ...
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| MRI Results - Lumbar Pain | 11/24/2008 |
Q: "I have been suffering from low back pain and bouts of severe low back pain for almost 3 years. MRI ...
A: The chronic schmorl's nodes, disc bulging and facet hypertrophy are all indicators of degenerative ...
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| Severe neck Pain | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Dr Liza, I am asking this question for my 80 year old mother.About a week ago she started ...
A: Your mother may have strained her neck or she could have something more serious due to her age, ...
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| BULGING DISC | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Hello you have been very helpful with your answer I have bulging disc in my spine And was wonder if ...
A: It would be a good idea to get yourself checked out because a lot can change in 6 years. A ...
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| Neck pain and dizziness | 11/21/2008 |
Q: It started with about two weeks ago. I became dizzy after leaving a shopping center. I looked down ...
A: You may have a whiplash type injury which can cause neck pain, dizziness, blurry vision, and ...
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| hip and leg pain | 11/21/2008 |
Q: i have pains in my left hip and leg for the past 6 months I have taken all kinds of pain narcotis, ...
A: There are several things that maybe be causing your hip pain and weakness in your thigh. You could ...
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| Shoulder blade pain | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I'm a 30 yr woman, I work in the PT field. Almost 2 years ago, I started noticing that my right ...
A: As your bodies base of support, the positioning of your feet and ankles can affect the way the ...
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| Left lower abdomen/groin pain | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My husband, age 38, has lived with chronic pain for over 10 years now. From what I understand, it's ...
A: This area isn't really my area of expertise but I can offer my opinion on the matter. A hydrocele ...
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| MRI translation | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Please help me to understand this cervical spine MRI without contrast: C4-5 disc space narrowing ...
A: Do you have neck pain or pain/numbness/tingling in your left shoulder or arm? Nerves that go to ...
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| hip and leg pain | 11/19/2008 |
Q: i have pains in my left hip and leg for the past 6 months I have taken all kinds of pain narcotis, ...
A: I will need more information as to what sort of pain you are having and where the pain is located. ...
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| costochondritis | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My GP listened to my symtoms and listened to my chest and diagnosed me. He says it was either due to ...
A: The 5th rib is one of the most common sites for costochondritis and sometimes it can refer pain to ...
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| costochondritis | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My GP listened to my symtoms and listened to my chest and diagnosed me. He says it was either due to ...
A: Where exactly do you feel the dull pain now? It sounds likely that you do have costochondritis but I ...
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| My MRI results | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I just had an MRI done and I am scheduled to see a Orthopedic Surgeon. I'm really scared and I just ...
A: The most important findings from your MRI results are the 'spinal canal stenosis and bilateral ...
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| Trapped Nerve in Neck Causing Weakness in Left Arm and Tingle in fingers. | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My Mother, fully fit and healthly has recently trapped a nerve in her neck, causing non stop ...
A: Your mother is suffering from a nerve impingement in her cervical spine, most likely caused by a ...
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| Neck and back Pain | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I do not understand the results of my MRI. Vertebral bodies:The right posterior elements of C3 and ...
A: The overall finding from your MRI is that you have degenerative disc disease in your neck and upper ...
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| Back and Neck Pain | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My name is Jena I am a 21 year old female that has racing motorcycle sense i was 12 years old. I ...
A: To summarize your MRI findings, you have degenerative joint disease in your cervical spine (neck). ...
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| Sore upper back and trouble breathing | 11/16/2008 |
Q: last week on my way home from work (on the bus) I noticed that my upper back felt very tight and ...
A: There are several things that be causing your back and chest pain. I would recommend that you see a ...
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| Neck pain - what exercise to avoid? | 11/15/2008 |
Q: After experiencing worsening pain in my left arm and eventually neck pain over a 4 month period, I ...
A: Are you training at the gym with a personal trainer? When working out, the most important thing to ...
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| neck pain after car accident | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I was rear-ended back in Feb. 2006. I was stopped in the median area waiting to merge into traffic ...
A: With disc bulges and herniations, sometimes treatment is based on trial and error. A conservative ...
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| "wrist" injury cause neck pain? | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently taken up salsa dancing and during a lady's right hand turn, my partner didn't loosen ...
A: You may have suffered from a traction injury to your brachial plexus. When your partner did not ...
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| lumbar spine | 11/14/2008 |
Q: first i want to thank you for taking the time to answer everyones Q's! I had a car accident about 2 ...
A: The epsom salt baths will help with the fibromyalgia by helping you sleep better and provide some ...
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| Degenerative Disc @ L5 | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have been going to an Orthopedist for 2 months after being in a car accident. (struck from behind ...
A: Many women experience some level of back pain during and following pregnancy due to the the extra ...
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| Spine problem | 11/13/2008 |
Q: About 14 days ago my spine started to act a little weird. I think it might be because i benchpressed ...
A: You may have strained a muscle, sprained a joint or injured a disc in your low back. I would ...
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| Neck pain from whiplash injury | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Egbogah. I have 3 bulging discs from C4-5 5-6 6-7. They have some bone spurs also. Together they are ...
A: Have you had chiropractic or physical therapy? Normally surgery is left as a last resort for ...
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| lumbar spine | 11/13/2008 |
Q: first i want to thank you for taking the time to answer everyones Q's! I had a car accident about 2 ...
A: What sort of spa do you have at home? Many forms of water therapy will be beneficial so if you have ...
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| lumbar spine | 11/13/2008 |
Q: first i want to thank you for taking the time to answer everyones Q's! I had a car accident about 2 ...
A: TMJ: Are you currently seeing a TMJ specialist for your jaw pain? Sometimes the TMJ can be a tricky ...
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| lower back | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i have had a mri of my spine it showed minimal posterior disk bulges are suspected in L4,L5,S1 ...
A: Have you gone through any sort of therapy (Chiropractic, Physical therapy)? If not, I would ...
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| Compressed T11 vertibrae | 11/11/2008 |
Q: but even 9 months after my injury have not been offered or received any treatment although in pain ...
A: When you have has a compression fracture, it is extremely important to be under a supervised ...
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| lower back pain | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i had a slip and hard fall April 2007 and ended up on by butt. Diagnosed as a back sprain so went ...
A: According to your MRI results, you have a lumbar disc herniation. This means that one of the discs ...
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| Upper back pain | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am 48 years old and have had recurrent upper back pain for about 4 years that has worsen in the ...
A: From your MRI results it looks like you have Syringomyelia. Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a ...
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| Medical | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can advise, please. My son applied for the police force and had been at the point ...
A: By a certain age, many people start to experience some disc narrowing and degeneration at L4/L5 but ...
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| "contagous" back pain | 11/10/2008 |
Q: About a month ago I noticed a pain in my lower back, just left of my spine. I expected to see a ...
A: Do you have a chair, couch, or bed that all the people you have mentioned have shared. If there is a ...
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| coxis pain and cant bend my back | 11/10/2008 |
Q: its very hard to bend and do up my laces could you please help to advise me what to do or whats ...
A: Have you had any major falls in the past couple of years? Do you have numbness or tingling in either ...
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| BRUISE BONE IN BACK | 11/9/2008 |
Q: brucing and when i rub my back that bones hurt And feedback would help Thank you Carolyn
A: There are a number things that can be causing that bruised feeling in your back. You may have ...
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| L5-S1 7-8 mm disk bulge in to spinal cord | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I am 41, 5'3, 170. pain in left buttocks, down outside left leg and foot. Some numbness in foot, ...
A: By taking pressure off of the disc with conservative therapy, the disc bulge or disc herniation can ...
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| L5-S1 7-8 mm disk bulge in to spinal cord | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I am 41, 5'3, 170. pain in left buttocks, down outside left leg and foot. Some numbness in foot, ...
A: Have you tried any conservative therapy? Usually before getting surgery you should try atleast 6 ...
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| auto accident and herniated disc | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i was involved in a car crash fourteen months ago. had back pain since then. a week ago it got ...
A: It is possible to prove that the car accident caused a herniated disc. The car accident may have ...
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