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Is Walking Safe After Getting Back Hurt Due To Falling Down Stairs?

I fell down a flight of stairs Tuesday night and hurt the left side of my back. I have been resting, applying ice, taking ibruphen (spelling?) and have no pain when I walk. I am a very active person and wondered if its okay to go for my regular walk (about 2 miles)
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Since there is fall but you are able to walk it seems minor muscle injury. But Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views is required to rule out minor fracture. If it's normal and you are comfortable then you van walk as your routine permits.
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Is Walking Safe After Getting Back Hurt Due To Falling Down Stairs?

Dear patient Since there is fall but you are able to walk it seems minor muscle injury. But Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views is required to rule out minor fracture. If it s normal and you are comfortable then you van walk as your routine permits.