How Can Severe Wrist And Back Pain Be After A Fall Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 2018

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Question : i fell on Sunday --hurt my wrist and my back--went to my physical therapist yesterday and she worked on the sore muscle in my back--felt better but tight--I did some stretches before going to bed and felt pretty good At 3am I woke with severe muscle cramping in my back--had trouble getting out of bed but did and put an ice pack on my back--still in a lot of pain when I move the muscle cramps

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sore back

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Did you get the Xray done for the back? I hope the physio confirmed there is no break in the bone.
Now since it is middle of the night, I suggest you to take Ibuprofen or NSAID along with Bengay. A quick hot shower will loosen the cramps. You can get back to sleep.
Tomorrow you can meet the doctor for an Xray and prescription based medicines which has Tramadol in it. This helps the pain and cramps better.

Hope this helps.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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