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Sore back after falling and hitting head running backward on tennis court?
Not Uncommon: Obviously age, previous back problems or other musculoskeletal problems could make the fall more serious. Doubt fracture of the spine unless pain excruciatating. Most likely muscle sprain/strain/bruise. Also head injury needs to be watched for. Watch for any headaches, vision changes, nausea or vomitting, or any other neurological complaints. You may need to be looked at by physician. ...Read more
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I flipped chair in nurse station charting, I hit floor on bottom, chair hit back of my head hard.NP said contusion and lumbar sprain? Head still foggy
Contusion: Sorry for your accident. After even a mild concussion do not do activities that can compromise your health and cause further head injury. Avoid tasks that require concentration or complicated thinking. Follow up appointments are very important. Also follow the advice of your health care provider. Be well. ...Read more
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Shin feels like stretching rubber band when moving ankle. Hit with hard ball. Att tendinitis?
Not achilles.: Sounds like a good bruise from getting hit wiith the hardball. There is little tissue covering the tibia so not much protection there from injury. Ice followed by heat would be a good way of clearing this up. ...Read more
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Banged 2nd toe into a rock barefoot.Toe swollen, bruised at top joint of toe, pain when bend forward, can't bend back difficulty walking.
Have it evaluated.: You may have fractured it. Fractures usually need to be immobilized with a splint, cast, or rigid walking boot depending on the location of the injury. For a well aligned non displaced broken toe you may get by with walking with a rigid surgical shoe. Some fractures may require surgical management. ...Read more
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While sledding i crashed my left side, near the top hip and abdominal muscles, into a tree. Hurts to walk, lift leg, lean the opposite way, sneeze&laugh?
Call your Dr: Call your dr and make sure there is no fracture in your hip or injuries to spleen on abdominal organs. ...Read more
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On a horse halfway, it bolted out the stall, i smacked my shin into the metal door. 4 inch long impact cut on my shin. Hurts to walk, bone aches. ?
What is your questio: You need to see a doctor. Consider tetanus prophylaxis and repair of the laceration asap. ...Read more
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Diabetic-RA- lost balance-2 mos ago-fell onto sofa w/left bare heel slamming concrete floor. Painful-anything touching it & its my weightbearing leg.
Sometimes : micro fractures could be missed in plain X-ray, MRI may pick. Also, regional pain syndrome could occur from nerve trauma. See rheumatologist or ortho. ...Read more
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Spasms in back feels like a tennis ball sitting on spine with pain?
Try: applying warm compresses and try over the counter pain medication. If not better then follow up with a physician. ...Read more
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Bad back to start-carried furniture now bend neck forward=severe middle spine pain.carried furniture?
Crunchy neck rolls+numb thumb and pointer.
Cervical spine.: Two thoughts. (1) could be muscular strain from moving the furniture. (2) the numbness in the fingers makes me think there may be some cervical spine disc swelling from the effort. There are some medications which could help in either case, but you really need to be evaluated, maybe in an urgent care center perhaps. ...Read more
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Backside of my heel (upper portion) near Achilles feels really tight when flexing my toes upward.
Tendon(s) to toes: There are a group of tendons behind the ankle in front of the achilles tendon that are stretched when you lift your toes up taht can give you this sensation. Also the achilles tendon and its muscles are working to prevent the ankle from going up with the toe motion. ...Read more
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Does bucky pillow or massaging chair help back pain?
Ues: Helps symptoms only. Not cause or prevention. ...Read more
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Thigh weakness: straightening leg from a bent and weight-bearing position (climbing stairs, squats, etc) = leg reflexively feels like buckling. Ideas?
Could be: A serious neurologic disorder. You need to see a doctor right away. ...Read more
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Jumped off a 2 ft bench, a vein popped out of my leg below the knee on the inside. Massaged it back down, it's bruised & hurts a little when walking.
Get examined: by your pCP or at your local ER/UC clinic. ...Read more
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In volleyball today I landed flat on my knee cap on wood gym floor. I had little knee pad on. Hurts to bend knee at all sorta a knot on front of cap
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Exam/x-ray: Please proceed to your local ER or UC clinic to rule out a fracture. ...Read more
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Hurt muscles in right neck and shoulder shovelling snow. Stretching muscles hurts. Is it good to stretch sore knotted muscles?
YES!: Gentle stretching can actually speed up and improve the healing of sore, knotted muscles. Try not to overdo it with painful stretches or bounce around while stretching, but gentle stretches a few times a day will loosen spasm and contraction in sore muscles after a workout. Always see a physician if muscles become extremely painful or muscle pain does not go away within 7 to 10 days. ...Read more
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Hurt muscles in right neck and shoulder shovelling snow. Stretching muscles hurts. Is it good to stretch sore knotted muscles?
Sure, be gentle: Muscles in our body contract when used. They can cramp up from overworking, as can be seen with exercise. Ice initially for a couple of days followed by heat and gentle stretching and massage along with antiinflammatories can be helpful. Do not exercise or stretch aggressively as this will only further injure the sore muscles. If pain persists see an orthopedist. Feel better! ...Read more
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Hello, have lower back pain after doing standing bar twist. (metal bar on top of back shoulders) twisting at waist like propeller. What?
Twisting @ waist AND: You didn't even lift off the ground at any time, right? LOL! Get a bag of crushed ice for the next few days followed by heat after the next several days. You'll need to take a break from exercises like this for a number of days to weeks. You can look me up at www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi. You may sign up for an appointment slot. ...Read more
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Hurt muscles in right neck and shoulder shoveling snow. Stretching muscles hurts. Is it good to stretch sore knotted muscles?
Yes: Gentlle stretching is usually helpfull. Oltherwise the muscles tighten and this can cause symptoms to worsen. ...Read more
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