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After a hard fall, when should you suspect a spinal injury and keep the person still?

After any fall with neck or back pain, numbness or weakness.

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  1. After any fall with neck or back pain or numbness ✔
  2. Only if the person is unconscious
  3. Only after a fall from more than 20 feet

Why: Pain in the neck or back, numbness, tingling or weakness after a fall suggest spine damage. Keep the head and body in line and call for help.

Huh, didn't know that: Falls, diving accidents and heavy blows are common causes of spinal cord injury.

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Answer: After any fall with neck or back pain or numbness. Pain in the neck or back, numbness, tingling or weakness after a fall suggest spine damage. Keep the head and body in line and call for help.

  1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal injury medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000029.htm
    Keep the person completely still and safe until medical help arrives.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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