slipped down the stairs the other day and was very painful with lots of muscle spasming similar to when I compression fractured my L1, L2 in spine 9y ago. Took me a long time to get adjusted on the stairs into a position which was the most comfortable and then was able to crawl back up the stairs and into my bed on 1 side only as the other side or on back was too painful. Now two days on I can walk but get severe burning pain in back on right side at back and still get spasming if I move into wrong position. it is better as I can get around better although still painful. I feel the bruising in my mid back on right side of spine where the stair lips hit my back as I slipped down and that is very tender. any suggestions? Update
Hi there. A fall of such a nature is not good for you as you already have had compression fracture in the past. First and foremost get a X-ray done immediately to rule out any fractures.  The muscle spasms could be due to these fractures. Secondly ....please take complete bed rest and avoid bending your back forwards. You need an anti-inflammatory along with a muscle relaxant like tablet Nicosia - MR twice daily. Apply ice packs to the tender area along with diclofenac gel application.  Avoid applying heat altogether. Tablet ULTRACET (tramadol) can be taken if pain is not relieved by the above. I hope my suggestion was helpful. Good luck.