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How To Treat My Lower Back Pain Caused By Falling?
I fell about 10 days ago and hit my lower back on stairs; not much pain until I was walking lots on a trip... Began having terrible stabbing pains exspecially when stepping off curbs. Almost made me fall down. Happens occasionally now. Not constant pain. But went to a museum today and almost asked for a wheelchair.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Fri, 2 May 2014
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You would appear to be having residual muscle spasms from the original fall. It is a very good sign that the frequency has decreased. You could use topical ice or heat. Otherwise a muscle relaxant, for intermittent use, from your doctor could help.
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