I was on my cell phone, walking backwards out of a restroom, never noticing the step down to the floor. I fell backwards landing pretty hard on my lower back. I got up and walked but it hurts in my whole lower back area. I took some advil and tylonol and will apply ice. Do you think an x-ray is prudent or a trip to the er or wait and see?
Hi, It seems that you might be having heavy strain on your back muscles producing this problem. But as you had fall on back while standing, there might be having some problem of spines of lower back, so it is better to go for x-ray of lower back to rule out fracture or any damage in lumbar spines. Apply ice pack and take some analgesic, muscle relaxant medicines. Take rest. Ok and take care.