i am 64 years old and was in another persons boat and a huge wake appeared and i got thrown up in the air and down hard i felt a squeezing feeling in my lower back could i have put my back out i can walk but have difficulty bending this was 3 days ago i have been taking ibuprofen and vicadin
Dear patient It seems you have got high velocity trauma to your back that needs to be investigated ad it is not relieved with painkillers.  So you need to ask for X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. If its normal do not worry as its sprain and will be relieved with bed rest and medications.  Take rest for 5 days at least and continue painkillers.  If X-ray report appears abnormal need to consult expert orthopedic surgeon and get yourself examined.  All the best.