hello, i was thrown from a horse on Tuesday and my lower back is still painful. its aove my waist line, more of the center but the pain can come all the way across. i cant sit down comfortably and have to sit at a funny angle so it doesnt hurt. should i go see a doctor or will it pass? there is no bruising or marks just a sharp pain can sometimes feel like burning
Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on the description of the symptoms, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue contusion involving the paravertebral muscles. An X-ray is mandatory to rule out any bony injuries to the vertebral elements. You can try the following measures before visiting a doctor -* Adequate rest to the injured area and avoid activities that produces pain* Ice packing of the affected area once in 2-3 hours* Local painkiller gel application with mild massage* Moist heat fomentation over the injured area to relax the taut muscles* Analgesic & muscle relaxant medications as needed Hope this information is helpful. Good day