Neurological symptoms (eg tingling, numbness, weakness)

Bowel or bladder dysfunction (loss of bladder or bowel control, difficulty urinating)

Fall from height

Unable to weight bear

History of Cancer 

Muscle Strain: Muscles in your back may have been over stretched when you lost your balance or tried to prevent the fall.

Ligament Injury: Jolting or twisting can overstretch or tear ligaments during a fall

Spinal Injury: More serious injury can occur to your spine during a fall. This could result in disc herniation (slipped disc), restricted joints or in some rare cases fracture or other spinal damage.

Coccyx Injury (tailbone): Direct impact on your buttocks or coccyx can result in bruising or fracture.

Compression Fracture: Falling in certain ways or a past medical history which could increase your risk of fracture need careful consideration. 

Rest and Ice: Immediately after the fall, rest and apply ice to the injured area for a maximum of 20 minutes every 2hours during the first 48hours. This helps reduce the swelling and numbs the pain.

Gentle Stretching and Movement: Once the pain starts to reduce gentle stretches can help to ease muscle tension and mobilise joints. Avoid vigorous movements until your back feels stable.

Over-the-counter pain relief: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, can help reduce pain and inflammation.

See a Doctor / Chiropractor / Physiotherapist etc: If your back is severe, lasts more than a few days, or if you experience numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs, you should seek advice from a healthcare provider. You may need an X-ray or MRI to rule out fracture or herniated discs.