I slipped down the stairs 2 nights ago. My lower back feels extremely bruised. Some pain just sitting but when I move I can t put pressure on my right side. For example getting into the car. I can t lift my right leg without help from my hands. Should I go did an x Ray or should I wait for a bit
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had a fall from stairs and can not put pressure on right side. Also, if the rotational movements of the lumbar spine are restricted the. An x-ray or an MRI of lumbar spine will be helpful to understand the injury and pains. Also, they discomforts are the protective mechanism of the body to avoid further damage to the soft tissues. With general body torso and core training most patients recover well. In my clinical practice people with such falls undergo a physical therapy for a week and things are fine.regards Jay In Chat Doctor.