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What Causes Muscle Spasm On Back After An Injury?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Question: hello slipped and fell on deck stairs due to black ice about two weeks ago had a bruise on my lower back that was tender bruise is subsiding but still is tender certain movement cause muscle spasm any thoughts?
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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Possible fracture of the spine Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. These types of falls are very painful. Its not unusual to continue to be symptomatic at this stage. I would however be concerned that you may have a fracture in your spine. The commonest type of fracture after this type of fall would be one of the spinous process. This could make your symptoms last quite a bit longer that a soft tissue injury and so it would be worth making this diagnosis by taking an X-ray of your spine. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic medication may be of benefit. I would start physiotherapy as soon as you can physically do so and massage therapy may be of benefit. Best wishes
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What Causes Muscle Spasm On Back After An Injury?

Brief Answer: Possible fracture of the spine Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. These types of falls are very painful. Its not unusual to continue to be symptomatic at this stage. I would however be concerned that you may have a fracture in your spine. The commonest type of fracture after this type of fall would be one of the spinous process. This could make your symptoms last quite a bit longer that a soft tissue injury and so it would be worth making this diagnosis by taking an X-ray of your spine. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic medication may be of benefit. I would start physiotherapy as soon as you can physically do so and massage therapy may be of benefit. Best wishes