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Backaches and stress
Alternative Names Stress and backaches Information Question: Can stress cause backaches? Answer: Stress can make you more likely to get a backache. Also, reducing stress can help you recover more quickly from a back injury. But, be careful not to blame back pain on stress, because you may be overlooking a serious cause. It is important to see a doctor right away if: - Your back pain extends to the buttocks, arms, or legs
- You have weakness or numbness in your arms or legs
- You have any loss of bladder or bowel control
- The pain wakes you up from sleep
See also: Low back painReview date: 8/6/2007 Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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