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Lower Back Pain
I fell down four feet and landed on my butt. I felt a crunch on my lower back and have had severe pain for three days . What can I do ?
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⢠Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
⢠Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
⢠Avoid bending in front.
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Do not ignore your injury.
At your age there are high chances of having compression fractures of vertebral bodies.
These do not present as regular fractures do.
Next Steps
Visit nearby Orthopaedic Surgeon and get evaluated with X-ray.
Local hot water compression and rest help relieve pain.
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If there are symptoms like weakness of Lowe limbering, tingling or numbness and bowel/bladder involvement post surgery.
These suggest neurological involvement and requires MRI for further evaluation urgently.
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