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Back Hit Concrete Step On Slipping. Mid Back Painful, Discomfort In Neck. How To Rectify?

Hello Doctors, I slipped on ice, feet flew up in front of me, landed flat on my back, across my midback i hit a concrete step. 295 lb man falling , and since then i have a painfully sore midback. Also, when i stand up, i feel a strange stretching discomfort (pain) sensation up to base of my neck . Thanks You Paul M Falanga RN
posted on Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Its a nasty injury. Looking at the severity of the incident and also getting comfortableness till neck, you need an immediate attention from a trauma specialist. Go to near by emergency care at the earliest and get evaluated.

I hope im of help.

Regards

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Back Hit Concrete Step On Slipping. Mid Back Painful, Discomfort In Neck. How To Rectify?

Hi, Thanks for your query. Its a nasty injury. Looking at the severity of the incident and also getting comfortableness till neck, you need an immediate attention from a trauma specialist. Go to near by emergency care at the earliest and get evaluated. I hope im of help. Regards