Injury, looking for advice

[rustilldown]

Crashed hard on the slopes boarding this past weekend, caught an edge hitting a kicker and landed square on my lower right back, felt immediate sharp shooting pain. After a few minutes I got up ,
Felt better and carried on with the snowboarding for the rest of the day. It's been 2 days now and I have a very serious bruise on my lower right back, quite swollen , but no real pain, and no mobility problems. Here is a pic . I don't want to I to emerg as the last 2 mornings it has felt a little better than the previous. Any opinions on what I may have done ?
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[buddhabuilder]

Go to the doctor for x-rays and a thorough check up. You can't be too careful with your lower back.

 

[ballslee]

^ya because your kidneys are located there.
but take some vitamin C, it helps speed up the healing process.

 

[-SD-]

Jesus fucking christ does anyone ever think to go to a doctor

 

[rustilldown]

Going to emergency is my last resort as stupid as that sounds I can't stand the place. I figure if It keeps getting better that's a good sign I just wanted an opinion on possible damage done .

 

[Soulthief]

Do you have pain down the back of either leg or butt? Any numbness?

 

[rustilldown]

Do you have pain down the back of either leg or butt? Any numbness?

No pain at all and no numbness an any limbs .unless I bump it good then in hurts a bit. Doesn't hurt to bend or move or anything I even did a shoulder workout today. Bruising is continuing to get bigger though but swelling has not gotten any worse.

 

[Soulthief]

No pain at all and no numbness an any limbs .unless I bump it good then in hurts a bit. Doesn't hurt to bend or move or anything I even did a shoulder workout today. Bruising is continuing to get bigger though but swelling has not gotten any worse.

I'm not a doc BUT, it sounds like deep tissue bruising. You must see a doc if you notice dark or bloody urine. Like was said above, your kidneys are there. You should have been keeping ice on this the entire time. Thirty minutes on, thirty off. Also, take a break for a few days.

 

[rustilldown]

I'm not a doc BUT, it sounds like deep tissue bruising. You must see a doc if you notice dark or bloody urine. Like was said above, your kidneys are there. You should have been keeping ice on this the entire time. Thirty minutes on, thirty off. Also, take a break for a few days.

I have been watching my urine and it's been normal thus far 3 days in. I have iced it a few times and will continue to do so, thank you for your answer I may still go into the er tomorrow if I feel I need to. Thx again

 

[Soulthief]

No problem. Hope you heal up quick.

 

[rustilldown]

Updated pic
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Heading to doc office . Swelling is down some and it feels better but bruising is still worsening

 

[rustilldown]

Just a wicked bruise