What Causes Lack Of Feeling And Strength In Legs After Falling?

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015

Question: I slipped on Saturday fell back and hit my upper back on inside door frame of truck. I didn't fall all the way down I was leaned back against truck and squatted. I tried but couldn't use my legs to push myself up so I yelled for my husband to help me up. It took a few seconds for me to get up pulling up with my arms because it was almost like I had no strength in my legs and I was locked in position. I had pain throughout my entire body the next few days. I have laid around and relaxed avoiding any unnecessary lifting. I have taken a muscle relaxant and hydrocodone to help ease the pain. As of today I'm not hurting except in my upper back. I have this stabbing pain between my left shoulder blade and spine. If I try to use my left arm or bend over and reach out with either arm or move certain ways or tilt/turn my head . That's when it stabs me. also if I take a deep breath or cough without moving it does it. I don't know what else to do. I have no insurance so I have avoided seeing a Dr. I have also used heating pad and OTC pain patches.What should I do now?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is possibility of bony contusion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.
There is possibility of bony contusion due to hit.
You can apply ice; also hot fomentation may help if you feel better with it.

Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use supportive belt.

Continue muscle relaxant and analgesic to pain along with it use support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.

If pain persist then you can consult your doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

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