Question 1

i had a back injury a few months ago.. and now it hurts to sleep. is it time to see a doctor? please help! hi, 3 months ago i was on a trampoline with some of my friends and i landed strangely on my friend's leg resulting in a shooting pain in my back. i

Accepted Answer

Hello, : Hello, if you can't sleep at night due to back pain, you are likely to become sleep deprived. Our body repairs itself when we are sleeping. So good quality sleep is very important. Since you describe your pain as impacting your function, an evaluation would be prudent. Take care.

Question 2

does back injury affect growth?

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No: No but if there is neurologic involvement it may affect muscle bulk.   A fusion surgery over several levels to treat a back injury involving fractures and or spinal instability can lead to shorter stature or height if done in a youth still growing.

Question 3

what symptoms suggest back injury?

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Depends: Depends on the severity of the injury bachache, radicular pain  if a nerve is pinched all the way up to the bladder and bowl symptoms. There is no spinal cord at the lower back level, only nerve roots but higher up can cause spinal cord problems with important sensory and motor symptoms.

Question 4

how do i stretch or treat a back injury?

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If: If back pain is worse with activity & better with rest, does not affect your sleep & is not associated with any weight loss, fever, chills or sweats then you can try some things otherwise see a doctor. First, stop smoking if you do so. Start exercising daily including stretching & cardio workouts which can be a fast walk to begin with but start slowly.  Otc meds may help as well as a back support.

Question 5

how can i get my back injury to heal faster?

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Physical therapy: Active physical therapy and nsaid's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) are the mainstains of treatment for routine back injuries.

Question 6

what choices do i have for treating back injury?

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Depends: This type of question cannot be answered without knowing the type , extent and the physical signs present after the trauma. The answer could be nothing much except symptomatic treatment to neurological or orthopedic surgery. Back problems can fall within the territory of 4 major specialities, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rheumatology.

Question 7

what exercises can i do if i have a back injury?

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Core: You first do want to make sure that if you have injured your back you do not do exercises that will aggravate it.  That being said, most exercises for the back involve a gentle stretching program followed by a strengthening program of the core muscles that support the back and pelvis. Thank you for your question.

Question 8

describe the features of the common back injury.?

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Muscle strain: The most commone back injuries involve muscular injuries
to the muscles in the lower back. Most resolve relatively quickly
with rest and conservative treatment. Exercises for strength and
flexibility can be helpful to prevent recurrence of these injuries.
It is important to differentiate this type of injury from other more
serious injuries involving discs and more complicated problems.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: back injury?

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Back damage: A back injury may result from direct or indirect trauma to the back.  This may occur from lifting, fall, car accident, etc.  This may produce damage to bones, disks, muscles, ligaments, joints, nerves, spinal cord or  brain producing pain (most common), numbness, weakness, paralysis or even death.   You should seek medical attention if you injured your back.

Question 10

are there things i can do myself to treat back injury?

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Depends on the cause: Depends on the cause of thepain.  Some syndromes can be made worse by "home remedies" and others can be helped by stretching and excercise.  Clearly you should find the cause through a thorough exam and get recommendations from a reputable pain specialist before risking home treatment.

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I had a back injury a few months ago.. and now it hurts to sleep. is it time to see a doctor? please help! hi, 3 months ago i was on a trampoline with some of my friends and i landed strangely on my friend's leg resulting in a shooting pain in my back. i

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Does back injury affect growth?

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What symptoms suggest back injury?

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How do i stretch or treat a back injury?

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How can i get my back injury to heal faster?

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What choices do i have for treating back injury?

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What exercises can i do if i have a back injury?

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Describe the features of the common back injury.?

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What is the definition or description of: back injury?

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Are there things i can do myself to treat back injury?

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