Re: Hurt back, worried it could be serious
I think if it was a slipped disc you'd be in some really bad pain, continual pain that is and not just when you move in a certain way or coming and going depending on what you're doing. That said, it's always best to get these things checked by your doc.
Sharing my own experience though, when I was moving house in 2013, I was stupidly lifting some really heavy boxes into the back of my car. I stretched over to position one behind another and felt a kind of 'pop' across the middle of my back. It was uncomfortable at first but the pain kicked in the next day and was very bad. It made me cry out at times and I thought I'd done some awful damage.
The doctor examined me and said I'd damaged the muscles on both sides of my middle spine and told me it would take time for them to recover. It took around 8 weeks to get back to normal...to walk without pain. It's amazing how the body can repair itself given time.
I'd say it's more likely to be muscular, but obviously I can't tell you for sure so if your pain continues, perhaps have a chat to your doctor to ease your worries.
Cath
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