- Bed rest as much as possible.
- Avoid bending over and carrying heavy things.
- Support injured area with both hands during activity to reduce pain.
- The pain is usually worst 2-3 days after the injury. Ice packing to the injured area on and off for 20 minutes may help reduce pain and swelling.
- Take medication as instructed and follow-up as scheduled.
- Please call or return to the hospital as soon as possible if there are following symptoms:
- Blood in the urine
- Back pain with cold sweating
- Lower limbs weakness or numbness
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
Home Management After Back Injury
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