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Scrape On The Lower Back, Pain On Walking And Movement, Persitent Pain On Standing After A Fall. Taken Shots Of Slumedrol, Torodol Immediately. Is Rest Necessary?
I fell down the back steps, Only 4 steps, but I scraped the left side of my lower back. I have pain when walking and with all movement. I expect I injured the muscle, my Dr. gave me a shot of solumedrol and torodol when it happened, I have taken Ibuprofen for inflammation. I am an RN and need to get back to work at the hospital. But, standing is very painful! What should I do? rest or movement?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
hi,
have you had an XR. this would be important to rule out a fracture?
physiotherapy, massage and antiinflammatory medication should help.
controlled motion is better than rest.
best wishes
have you had an XR. this would be important to rule out a fracture?
physiotherapy, massage and antiinflammatory medication should help.
controlled motion is better than rest.
best wishes
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