Back pain after a fall is a common complaint, whether caused by slipping, falling from a height, or impact during daily activities. In some cases, the pain may be mild and improve on its own. However, back pain after a fall can also be a sign of a more serious injury, such as a spinal fracture, a pinched nerve, or muscle strains and sprains. Therefore, it is important to recognize the possible causes and warning symptoms so that treatment can be provided early and complications can be prevented.
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Causes of Back Pain After a Fall
Mechanical back pain refers to pain originating from the spine and the surrounding soft tissues. It most commonly affects the lower back but can also occur in other areas of the back.
Generally, back pain after a fall is mechanical in nature and results from injuries such as:
- Muscle sprains and strains, including injuries to muscles, tendons, or ligaments
- Ruptured or herniated spinal discs (pinched nerves)
- Spinal fractures (vertebral fractures)
- Pinched nerves or other nerve injuries
The severity of back pain after a fall can range from mild to moderate or severe, depending on the mechanism of the fall and the type of injury sustained.
Warning Symptoms to Watch Out for After a Fall
Symptoms that require emergency medical attention include:
- Severe pain that does not improve despite taking over-the-counter pain relievers
- Numbness or weakness in the limbs
- Instability when standing or walking
- Visual disturbances or vision loss
- Problems with bladder or bowel function
- Confusion or other changes in mental status
If any of these symptoms occur, seek immediate medical attention to receive proper treatment.
Recommended Back Pain Specialist in West Jakarta and Tangerang
For consultation or discussion regarding back pain after a fall, you can visit dr. Mohammad Fachry Lubis, Sp.OT-(K) at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri.
dr. Fachry is an orthopedic surgeon and spine consultant with extensive experience in managing various spinal conditions, including back pain following falls caused by injury, impact, or trauma. He completed his general medical education at the University of North Sumatra and continued his orthopedic specialty training and spine subspecialty education at the University of Indonesia.
With years of experience in spinal orthopedics, dr. Fachry actively participates in numerous courses and training programs to continuously update his clinical knowledge and skills. His training includes AO Spine Asia Pacific Cadaveric in Sydney (2017), AO Trauma Chengdu (2016), Paris Shoulder Course (2017), North America Spine Society in Bali (2017), and AO Spine Advance in Jakarta (2017), both nationally and internationally.
In daily clinical practice, dr. Fachry is highly competent in treating a wide range of spinal pain and disorders, particularly post-fall lower back pain that may lead to pinched nerves, spinal fractures, or spinal instability. He also treats scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal nerve tumors, sports-related spinal injuries, radiating pain and numbness from the lower back to the legs, neck pain radiating to the head, buttock pain, as well as chronic back and lower back pain.
dr. Fachry’s Practice Schedule at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
dr. Mohammad Fachry Lubis, Sp.OT-(K) is available for consultation at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri on:
- Tuesday: 17.00 – 20.00 WIB
- Thursday: 11.00 – 15.00 WIB
- Friday: 14.00 – 16.00 WIB
- Saturday: 14.00 – 16.00 WIB
To make your visit more convenient, you can use the WhatsApp Chat feature, Book Appointment, or the Care Dokter application, available for download on Google Play and the App Store, to manage appointments, check queue numbers, and access complete information.
