What Causes Muscle Spasm On Back After An Injury?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Question: hello slipped and fell on deck stairs due to black ice about two weeks ago had a bruise on my lower back that was tender bruise is subsiding but still is tender certain movement cause muscle spasm any thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Possible fracture of the spine Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. These types of falls are very painful. Its not unusual to continue to be symptomatic at this stage. I would however be concerned that you may have a fracture in your spine. The commonest type of fracture after this type of fall would be one of the spinous process. This could make your symptoms last quite a bit longer that a soft tissue injury and so it would be worth making this diagnosis by taking an X-ray of your spine. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic medication may be of benefit. I would start physiotherapy as soon as you can physically do so and massage therapy may be of benefit. Best wishes

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