I recently fell flat on my back, its been a week and I have trouble getting in and out of the sitting position. I feel pain in my lower back and right hip. Prolonged walking and going up/down stairs also brings on pain. I considered going to my chiropractor, but I am unsure if that will help or cause more problems. I have tried icing the area and taking anti-inflammatories to no relief. Should I consult my primary physician? Or could it just be bruised?
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to lower back muscle strain or intervertebral disc injury. An examination with orthopedic is necessary to rule out this. If there are any sings of nerve deficit or pain on spine then an X-ray followed by MRI of lumbosacral spine might be needed to rule out any injury to spine or discs. If it is just muscle strain then muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside NSAIDs like diclofenac for short duration and rest for 3 to five days from hard physical exertion helps. But if there is disc injury then muscle relaxants and NSAIDs will be needed for some more longer and physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercise will be needed after initial rest for short period of 5 days. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.