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Can bending backwards cause severe back pain?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Today I bent on my back accidentally while trying to prevent myself from falling due to a slip. While doing that I felt like my back got broken in the middle, as a part of it got in the inside when that happened. That specific part hurts so much when I bend backward and walk as if that part is broken, but if I bend forward it does not hurt. I cannot walk properly because I feel like my back is going to break when I stand straight. Is that serious? I am nervous. Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anuj Gupta is an Orthopedic Surgeon who is specially trained in spine surgery. He completed his MBBS from The Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, and MS in Orthopedics at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur. He did his DNB at Chatrapathi Shahu Ji Maharaj University. Currently, he is working in Triveni Ortho and Spine Center, Delhi, with work experience of 13 years. He has also done short training in spine surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, and Mount Sinai hospital, New York. He has also completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics from a renowned hospital in the USA.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

As a result of your weak core muscles supporting your spine, you are essentially experiencing facet joint discomfort. Simply take any painkillers twice daily for five days. After that, when the discomfort has subsided, begin general conditioning activities and make them a routine.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 29, 2023
Reviewed At June 22, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anuj Gupta is an Orthopedic Surgeon who is specially trained in spine surgery. He completed his MBBS from The Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, and MS in Orthopedics at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur. He did his DNB at Chatrapathi Shahu Ji Maharaj University. Currently, he is working in Triveni Ortho and Spine Center, Delhi, with work experience of 13 years. He has also done short training in spine surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, and Mount Sinai hospital, New York. He has also completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics from a renowned hospital in the USA.

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Dr. Anuj Gupta
Dr. Anuj Gupta

Spine Surgery

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anuj Gupta is an Orthopedic Surgeon who is specially trained in spine surgery. He completed his MBBS from The Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, and MS in Orthopedics at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur. He did his DNB at Chatrapathi Shahu Ji Maharaj University. Currently, he is working in Triveni Ortho and Spine Center, Delhi, with work experience of 13 years. He has also done short training in spine surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, and Mount Sinai hospital, New York. He has also completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics from a renowned hospital in the USA.

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