Originally posted by: wasupfools I landed farhead first, perpendicular to the ground, heard lower back crunch tear when i was in ther water, i was shocked i was alive. I need to avoid bad beach breaks, only injury in my life in the water, in easily 3000 surfing sessions. Does anyone with experience know if this could be a broken back? the first hour out of the water i stood in disbelief that i had no pain. then after 1.5 hrs lower back starts hurting when reaching stooping, some sitting pain, better when walking, no limb tingling or numbness, the lower back about 5 inches up is the spot, its on the spine tender to the touch. it does go away once or twice a day for a couple minutes so im hoping its just another disk issue, ive had two already, or muslce. Does anyone think it could be a broken bone?
I've done that a few times in my illustious surfing career. More or less the same results. I didn't go to the doctor and everything went away after a few weeks. Like you, I avoid doctors and, especially, hospitals unless I am absolutely sure that I am on my death bed. But, that is admittedly stupid. You should go to a doctor. Probably isn't anything, but if it is, the next jolt you get could paralyze you.
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