Suggest Treatment For Stiffness On Buttocks And Thigh After A Fall

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2015

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Question : i slipped and fell in a parking lot on Saturday. I landed on my left buttock and have been stiff on my buttock and thigh since then. It is much better than after the initial fall but remains sore and the muscles are tight so that I cannot bend over or walk normally. I have been taking advil and wearing thermawraps. what else should i do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to take sitz bath

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.

It is good that you did not injured badly. You are doing right thing rest. I would recommend you to follow these steps.
1.Sit in a tub filled with gentle warm water. It will provide hot water fomentation.
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.Do not sit for long time. If you have to sit then you provide soft seat.
4.Avoid travelling and jerky activity.

I hope this step will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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