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How Can Pain In The Lower Back Due To A Fracture Be Treated?

yes thx i fractured my lower lumbar virtebra the x ray shows ahealthy crack in the bone so emergency room doctor said no work for 7 days but after12 days i went in and just couldnt get over the pain in my middle and lower back what can i do for the pain its unbareable and how can i do a speedy recovery
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
With a simple fracture of lower lumbar vertebra, healing will be progressive.However, early unset of activities may only aggravate the situation.I will sugest you try the following:
-Get enough rest and for long.It may take more than a month to consolidate.
-Get a lumbar or waist belt for support
-Take pain drug like aceclofenac and if pain too intense, you may add tramadol
-Local application of a pain gel like voltaren may help
-Heat/cold therapy ocassionally
You may also consult the Neurosurgeon for evaluation and follow-up given the complications that come with vertebra freactures
Hope this will help
Wish you a speedy recovery
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How Can Pain In The Lower Back Due To A Fracture Be Treated?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM With a simple fracture of lower lumbar vertebra, healing will be progressive.However, early unset of activities may only aggravate the situation.I will sugest you try the following: -Get enough rest and for long.It may take more than a month to consolidate. -Get a lumbar or waist belt for support -Take pain drug like aceclofenac and if pain too intense, you may add tramadol -Local application of a pain gel like voltaren may help -Heat/cold therapy ocassionally You may also consult the Neurosurgeon for evaluation and follow-up given the complications that come with vertebra freactures Hope this will help Wish you a speedy recovery