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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain After Falling On Steps

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Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Question: I fell hard on my right cheek on the steps. 2 weeks ago. Still hurts and I also have a slight injury to my lower back from before. It's very hard to sit for long periods of time what can I do to make it better. And how long will it
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regular exercises for back will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I would like to know more to have some Idea regarding severity of Injury, like-
1. Are you able to chew food without much pain?
2. Any tenderness over the jaw one or bone around the nose and eye area (maxilla bone)?
Meanwhile you may have semisolid to liquid diet (soft diet).
Do you have pain at the end of spine/vertebral column ends? For your lower back, I have few suggestions-
1. Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer, though.
2. Avoid lifting weights as it imparts more strain on your back
3.Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the intervertebral disc problems. If you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.
4. Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles and to provide support for your spinal column.
5. After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.
6. You should maintain an optimum body weight to decrease the strain on your vertebral column causing more degeneration and arthritic changes.
7. Take balanced diet rich in calcium (1000mg/day) and vitamin D (1000 i.u. /day) along with vitaminB12, B6.
Meanwhile to reduce back pain you may have -hot water fomentation, Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant drugs like Thiocolchicoside (prescription only) and local pain killer gel application.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (30 minutes later)
sorry I meant to type left but cheek
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sitz's bath helps

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
Correct me if I am wrong, you got Injury to left buttock region?
You may have sitz's bath for the Injury to the back. It helps and has soothing effect on muscles.
Take care
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (11 hours later)
if I am not at home how can I relieve the pain. which gets really bad
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May take Ibuprofen/visit the primary care doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You may take over the counter available pain killer like Ibuprofen. The other option is to visit the primary care physician.
Hope this help.
Wishing you good health.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Mukesh Chugh

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain After Falling On Steps

Brief Answer: Regular exercises for back will help Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for posting I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I would like to know more to have some Idea regarding severity of Injury, like- 1. Are you able to chew food without much pain? 2. Any tenderness over the jaw one or bone around the nose and eye area (maxilla bone)? Meanwhile you may have semisolid to liquid diet (soft diet). Do you have pain at the end of spine/vertebral column ends? For your lower back, I have few suggestions- 1. Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer, though. 2. Avoid lifting weights as it imparts more strain on your back 3.Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the intervertebral disc problems. If you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed. 4. Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles and to provide support for your spinal column. 5. After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery. 6. You should maintain an optimum body weight to decrease the strain on your vertebral column causing more degeneration and arthritic changes. 7. Take balanced diet rich in calcium (1000mg/day) and vitamin D (1000 i.u. /day) along with vitaminB12, B6. Meanwhile to reduce back pain you may have -hot water fomentation, Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant drugs like Thiocolchicoside (prescription only) and local pain killer gel application. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care