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  1. 06-Apr-2006, 23:25 #1
    Angelayiho
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    Default Throw Out My Back

    Hi!
    My teacher sent a note, she said "I threw out my back last week and have not been able to go to work". Does that mean "sprain my back"?
    Thank you!
  2. 07-Apr-2006, 04:58 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: Throw Out My Back

    It means that you have injured it in some way.
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