How Can Worsening Pain In The Lower Left Back After Injury While Waterskiing Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2018

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Question : I injured my lower left back when waterskiing 4 days ago. Rest and ibuprofen have not helped, and the pain is worse, particularly when I walk, such that I spent yesterday reclined on a heating pad. Still experiencing sharp pain, and wonder if I should seek medical attention, and if so, what specialty?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Orthopedic surgeon.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I suggest you to see a doctor as soon as possible. You may need further investigations and better pain killers which are prescription based medications.

You should ideally meet an Orthopedic surgeon. However, an X-ray of the back would reveal more details which can be ordered by primary care doctor as well. If there is a break they can refer you to specialist else they can prescribe you stronger pain killers.

Hope I am clear.

Regards

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