I fell very hard on the right side of my back. how can i tell if i bruised a muscle, or fractured something?

Question:

I fell on a fiberglass boat seat, and the impact was so hard that it knocked the wind out of me. It only hurts when I try to roll over on my right side, which is the side that the impact was on. I just want to know if it is fractured or bruised? If it is bruised, should there be a black/blue/green mark indicating that?

Thanks,
Tara

Answers:
You should be fine, if it was fractured you'd have screamed out in pain, and it should hurt like HELL right now. Bruise should only hurt if you apply pressure, but it might not show cause the back is really thick

There is no way to know without getting x-rays. Your best bet is to go get some x-rays or at least see a doc to be sure everything is ok.

ouch that must of hurt

either go to your doctor or local A+E

Don't waist your time going to the doctor unless it just bugs you not knowing.

Racing dirt bikes and street bikes I have craked my ribs several times and even cracked my vert. I have la laundry list of broken bones and bruses.

There is no treatment other than pain medication for broken or brused ribs and I can tell you brused can hurt more than broken.

All you can do is suck it up and it will go away in time.

I fell very hard on the right side of my back. how can i tell if i bruised a muscle, or fractured something?

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