I Recently Feel Four Feet...( Hiking) And Broke My L1

I recently feel four feet...( hiking) and broke my L1 L2 L4 and L5 also broke three of my wings L1 -L3 I have had a Dye CT scan and also have sen my Gp,,there is a referral Expedited to surgeon but unfortunately Live in Small town and that surgeon had to many appointment's and now have another expedite referral in to sutter heath.. surgeon just was waiting for the CT scan to be pushed through the cloud, mean while ( you have my back story) I am confused at this point what I can do ? can I sock a towel in warm Epsom and leave on back for warm relief ... have only used ice for the last five days as swelling was incredible I did use my family's dit da dow ointment on the bruising and it helped very much with bruising would like advice on how to elevate some of this pain ( of course I am on pain meds but would like to know what movements may help or wjat not to do and do until I can see the surgeon Thank you for your time ans wisdom