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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back After An Injury

I fell down a flight of stairs and did not break anything, but I have a bad pain in my lower left side of my back. It basically feels like a football is inside and pain is above the waist and to the left of backbone. Hurts when coughing and when wrong move is made.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.
Due to fall there can be injury to rib or spine.
you can apply ice; also hot fomentation may help if you feel better with it.

Watch out for breathless ness, dizziness, sweating.
Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back After An Injury

Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. Due to fall there can be injury to rib or spine. you can apply ice; also hot fomentation may help if you feel better with it. Watch out for breathless ness, dizziness, sweating. Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav