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How To Treat A Back Pain Caused By Falling Down A Couple Of Steps?
I took a fall down a couple of steps. My ankle gave out and so I went down awkward on my other foot which caused pain to my left knee (that later went away). Later when I stood, there was pain in the left lower side of my back. The pain is increased when I stand or sit in a not good position. Any advice?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Hi there.
Firstly I would like you to get an X ray done of the injured part.
Get it evaluated by an orthopedician.
In the meantime start this treatment :
1. Take as much rest as possible. This is the best treatment for back injuries.
2. Ice pack application to the injured area...4 to 5 times daily.
3. Good analgesic and anti inflammatory like Flexispaz which also contains a muscle relaxant.
4. Local gel massage. Do not apply heat.
Final treatment will depend on xray analysis.
Good luck
Firstly I would like you to get an X ray done of the injured part.
Get it evaluated by an orthopedician.
In the meantime start this treatment :
1. Take as much rest as possible. This is the best treatment for back injuries.
2. Ice pack application to the injured area...4 to 5 times daily.
3. Good analgesic and anti inflammatory like Flexispaz which also contains a muscle relaxant.
4. Local gel massage. Do not apply heat.
Final treatment will depend on xray analysis.
Good luck
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