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A member asked:

I cracked my dads back a couple days ago and now he feels pain in his, right lower back. he's taking ibuprofen right now but it doesn't help the pain at all. i cracked his back how they lay you on your back and kinda bear hug and press down kinda thing.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cracked back: Would get an LS spine x-ray make sure no fracture since he is older and may have osteoprosis so it s easier to break . try kinesiotape found in pharmacy in the splint section and ice 10 minute on 3-4 x a day. F/U with doc/urgent care

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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