What's the best pain relief thing for back/rib bruising?
I hurt my back 2 days ago due to blanking and falling down the stairs and last week I blanked and fell flat on my back without bending of my knees as I have epilepsy. Not been to hospital as I know I can care for myself at home... However my back is killing me! The pain is disabling me from doing things. In the middle on the left in particular, I do have a slight shade of darkening across my upper back also, most probably bruising... any ideas on great pain relief please???
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1. As much as i'm sure you hate to hear it but you really should go and get Xrayed or at least a quick examination just to be sure of no internal damage to your spine.I also am epileptic and had been walking around with splitting headaches and a fractured skull for nearly 2 weeks.
I know what you mean by hating hospitals but thank God they are there.
Go on be brave
2. Hi
People always try and answer questions such as this will lotions, exercises, massage or alike.
Although these are all good remedies one of the important things to mention is how you use your back throughout the day to prevent this from happening or your condition deteriorating.
Make sure you are not aggravating your back at work. Your employee has the legal obligation to protect your health and safety which includes your back.
If you're lifting heavy items, doing repetitive tasks, driving long distances or sitting for prolonged periods in the same position you may add to the injury you have caused. Ensure you have the precautions in place to protect the posture of your back.
