I fell on my back long time ago..I would say abt 5- 6 years ago!! the pain went to my legs right away..my lower back got swollen and it hurt a lot..but then it got better later on...I went to the doc (my father's friend..so the consultation was free) and he took a look at it quickly and said that everything was ok..but he wasnt convinceing!! since then, I cant sit or lay on back for a long time! it gets numb and it hurts!!! also, I lost my dimples on my lower back :( ..I've been avoiding the doctor bcuz I dt have insurance and it might expensive for me.. do u think It's too late to fix my back?? to get my dimples back?? to stop hurting as it does when I'm sitting or laying on my back!!??
ps: I can even touch my tail bone with my hands ..it's sooo scary !!
2006-12-14 05:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it is best to see a chiropracter first i think. The pain in your legs is caused by the injury to your back. Its called sciatica. Go to a chiropracter for a free consultation and see what they recomend.
2006-12-14 05:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a doctor. the longer you wait the worse it can get. you need xrays or mri to see if your spine is damaged or out of place and if it is pinching nerves . in the meantime take anti-inflammatory pills and use heat or ice on the painful area. the cost will be worth it if it can keep you from becoming disabled.
2006-12-14 05:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by katlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have broken or fractured your tailbone when you fell and perhaps it healed wrong?
2006-12-14 05:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋