New Back Pain

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I am a brand new nurse, (less than one year!) and I seem to have already injured my back. It started 3 days ago after a shift where I had several patients who required maximum assistance. I don't recall any sudden injury. It came on gradually over several hours. I have worked every day since then so it is not improved. Basically, it feels like a stinging pain in my upper spine (midline, not muscles around it) with some generalized aching. The pain is not severe, but it is not relieved by ibuprofen. Has anyone had similar pain? What sort of injury does it sound like? Do you think it will go away with a few days of rest or do I need to see someone about it?

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Hello, and welcome to Allnurses!

I wish there was some assistance we could give you, but per our Terms of Service, we cannot offer any sort of medical advice. Your healthcare practitioner is always the best person to consult in matters of illness and injury. Please see a qualified provider ASAP.

We wish you the best of luck. Take care!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community!

Viva's right....you need to see your PCP

As per the TOS we can't give medical advice

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