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Pain In The Back, Difficulty In Lifting Things After Falling From A Horse. Need To See A Doctor?
About a year ago I got bucked off my pony who was only about 12 or 13 hands high. I landed on my stomach and got the air knocked out of me. I could ride for about a month afterwards because my back hurt so bad and even sitting on a horse while it was walking made it hurt. After that month I thought the pain would be gone but lately I have been feeling it in my back. It s usually my lower or center back. I can t lift objects off the floor, lay down on my back after standing for around 30 minutes, and I have to sit with my back pressed against something. For laying down I have to arch my back for a bit until it is okay feeling. If I sit for a while my lower back will hurt and I have to pop it. Should I see a doctor?
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
Hi
Thanks for your question.
From the symptoms you are having it seems to be serious and definitely a matter of concern.
I want you to answer few questions before coming to a diagnosis.
What is your age?
Did you loose consciousness after falling?
Was it associated with weakness or numbness of limbs?
I will advice you to have a X-ray of lumbar spine ap and lateral view.
For a relieve of your symptoms you may take analgesics with proton pump inhibitors.
Take rest.
Avoid heavy works.
Hope to see you soon in your best health.
Best wishes.
Thanks for your question.
From the symptoms you are having it seems to be serious and definitely a matter of concern.
I want you to answer few questions before coming to a diagnosis.
What is your age?
Did you loose consciousness after falling?
Was it associated with weakness or numbness of limbs?
I will advice you to have a X-ray of lumbar spine ap and lateral view.
For a relieve of your symptoms you may take analgesics with proton pump inhibitors.
Take rest.
Avoid heavy works.
Hope to see you soon in your best health.
Best wishes.
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