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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain?

I slipped and fell going down my hardwood stairs I fell and hit the actual corner of the stair. And fell directly on my lower left side of my back. It hurt but I got up and shook it off. Now going threw the rest of the day I am in an extreme amount of pain where I fell on my lower back on my left side of my lower back only. It hurts to the slightest touch and even driving in the car is painful because of my back on the seat. It does feel hot and slight bruising has started should I go get an xray?
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around lower back.

An initial xray of the lower back is necessary to rule out any bony injury. If xrays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the lower back.

I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain?

Hi, Thanks for your query. Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around lower back. An initial xray of the lower back is necessary to rule out any bony injury. If xrays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the lower back. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care