I fell down my wooden steps hit my forearm and my lower back. what should i expect? My back is extremely sore. It hurts to just barely touch it. When I touch it slightly my eyes start to tear up. I also hit my forearm. My forearm is bruised and is very tender. My back is very tender but no mark of any sort.
Hello, As history is not mentioning any disc injury in the lumbar spine this will be a muscle spasm.  But for a safety side an x-ray for the elbow and the lower back is advised. If fracture is found than a complete bed rest is advised. If the elbow is fractured than immobilizing it in the case is good. If the x-ray turns normal than it's a bony hurt and muscle spasm. Do stabilize the part and take proper bed rest. Using hot water fermentation will help reduce the inflammation.  Have painkillers if the pain is unbearable. Once the pain levels Chat Doctor.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In