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What Causes Severe Pain In Mid Line Of Back?
I fell down the stairs, hit the middle of my back straight on. This was over a week ago. I still have a lot of pain on the right side mid line of my back. Cannot twist, turn, bend over, get up without it feeling like.... best way to describe the pain is equivalent to chewing on foil if that makes sense?
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Hi,
Back injuries after fall might be acute and due to strains of the deep muscles in the back. If spine get injured common activities turning, bending, stretching becomes painful. I advise you to:
- Get a physical examination by your physician
- Rest and stop physical activity for few days which helps to calm reduce swelling and pain
- Apply heat or ice to the painful area
- Take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
- Sleep in a curled-up positing with a pillow between your legs or place a pillow or rolled towel under your knees to relieve pressure
- Avoid lifting heavy weights or weight bearing or twisting your back for few weeks
- Physiotherapy
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
Back injuries after fall might be acute and due to strains of the deep muscles in the back. If spine get injured common activities turning, bending, stretching becomes painful. I advise you to:
- Get a physical examination by your physician
- Rest and stop physical activity for few days which helps to calm reduce swelling and pain
- Apply heat or ice to the painful area
- Take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen
- Sleep in a curled-up positing with a pillow between your legs or place a pillow or rolled towel under your knees to relieve pressure
- Avoid lifting heavy weights or weight bearing or twisting your back for few weeks
- Physiotherapy
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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