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Left back Pain after slipped on stairs
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I slipped on stairs last evening and due to I landed on left elbow and left side of back, feeling pain at left side of the back and elbow but only during certain activities/positions like while sitting to standing position, while lying down, turning towards right etc.
Putting hot bag as of now. Pain is not too much though. What should I do?
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Kindly consult your orthopedician for further management
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1. Ultrasonic Therapy over the tenderness region
2. Ice Pack
3. Stretching of Forearm muscles
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Cold pack and violin gel.
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Please consult the doctor and get it diagnosed. It can be significant because of the fall.
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please use a cold pack instead of a hot pack. Best to see a doctor and get diagnostic reports done.
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