12/26/2025
🧊 Fell on the Ice and Felt "Fine" At First? Here’s Why Your Back Hurts Now.
We’ve all been there, you slip, trip, or take a tumble, brush yourself off, and think, "Whew, I'm okay!" But then, 48 hours later, you wake up and can barely roll out of bed. Your back is stiff, aching, or sending sharp signals every time you move.
Why the delay? When you fall, your body's adrenaline spikes and your muscles instinctively "brace" to protect your spine. It isn't until the adrenaline wears off and the internal inflammation builds up (usually 24–72 hours later) that you feel the true impact.
Even a "minor" slip can cause:
Sudden Compression: Your spinal joints take a massive hit from the impact.
* Micro-Strains: Muscles can tear or strain while trying to stabilize you mid-fall.
* SI Joint Stress: The pelvis can easily be jolted out of alignment.
* Nerve Irritation: Swelling around the spine can start to pinch or irritate nerves.
⚠️ The Risk of "Waiting It Out"
The biggest mistake people make is assuming it will just go away. Untreated inflammation from a fall can lead to chronic stiffness, muscle guarding, and recurring pain episodes that last long after the bruises fade.
Don't wait for the stiffness to become a permanent problem. Ice and rest are a great start, but they don't address joint compression or reduced circulation.
Our non-surgical treatments are designed to:
âś… Reduce inflammation in the spinal joints
âś… Relax guarded, tight muscles
âś… Restore mobility and flexibility
âś… Get you back to your normal life faster
👉 Did you take a spill recently? Even if it was "just a slip," your back might be signaling for help. Call us, 585-580-1815, we are here to help 🙂