Are you learning to play a drama role as a parent? Or, do you want to just joke around and fool your friends? Whatever the reason, knowing how to convincingly fake a back injury is just a matter of choosing a realistic injury, memorizing the symptoms, and practicing your behavior. You can easily do these things with the right guidance! However, it is important to note that you shouldn't pretend to have a back injury for personal gain, because this is a form of fraud.
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Method 1 of 3: Faking a Sprain or Sprain
Step 1. Act like your back hurts and is sensitive
Sprains or sprains are two types of injuries that are similar (but not identical) and their symptoms can affect the back. A sprain occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled or torn, while a sprain occurs when a ligament is pulled or torn. In both cases, the injury will usually be accompanied by pain that gradually subsides within a week or two. In order to convincingly pretend you have this injury, you must act as if your back (eg upper back, waist, shoulder area, etc.) is in extreme pain like a severe contusion.
- For example, let's say you pretended to have a sprain in your upper back after lifting a large box in the wrong posture. In this case, you can do the following to give it a convincing appearance:
- Grimace or scream in pain as soon as the injury "happens".
- Make the "pain" gradually subside after at least an hour or so, until you just feel "pain".
- After this, try to always wince in pain when something hits the top of your back (for example, when a friend pats you on the back, when you bump into a coat rack, and so on.)
- Move slowly and carefully when you have to lean your upper back (for example, you have to sit back in a chair, etc.).
Step 2. Act as if the pain you feel is more intense when you move
A real sprain or sprain will make you feel like you've just worked out really hard, but in a "bad way" for your body. While your body is repairing an injured ligament, tendon, or muscle, the area of the injury will still be painful if disturbed - even if you just move. So if you want to fake it, you'll need to mimic the pain and stiffness that an actual injury sufferer will experience whenever you move the injured part of your back.
- For example, if you pretend to have a sprain in your upper back, your facial expression should show pain and a frown. You should act as if your body can't be as flexible as it used to be when you do any of the following:
- Throw something
- Picking up something from the floor
- Tearing something (e.g. packing, eating hard food, etc.)
- Putting on and taking off the coat
- Raise hands
- Doing any strenuous exercise (e.g. running, jumping, etc.)
Step 3. Pretend you have cramps or convulsions, if you like
Severe sprains and sprains in particular can cause the muscles in the area of the injury to become affected, causing painful contractions known as cramps, or uncontrollable movements known as convulsions. Cramps or convulsions can cause intense pain. It is usually triggered by the use of the injured muscle, although sometimes cramps or convulsions also occur randomly and unexpectedly. Usually cramps feel much more "painful" when compared to the usual pain that accompanies the healing process of a sprain or sprain. So, try to show your pain and surprise those around you. It will also cause your muscles to become tense and tight; so you may want to flex your back muscles until the cramp "relieves" (which usually only takes a minute or two.)
- For example, mimicking a cramp in the upper back might go something like this:
- When you are surrounded by lots of people, bend down to pick something up off the floor. Try to moan while holding your waist.
- Grimace in pain when people see. Get back up slowly and pretend like you're still in pain.
- Gradually reduce pain behavior for the rest of the day.
Step 4. Convincingly tell a story about your sprain or sprain
Acting like you have a back sprain or sprain on its own will attract questions from curious people, so prepare a good story. In general, most sprains or sprains that affect the back are caused by overstressing the muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments (or stressing them all together, or periodically over time). Sprains and sprains have slightly different causes, so be sure to know the difference to keep your story consistent. See below.
- Sprain often caused by:
- Sudden twisting or pulling of the back muscles, especially when you are carrying something heavy.
- Muscle tension by trying to lift something that is too heavy.
- Too often makes the back muscles tired, especially with the wrong posture.
- Kilir often caused by:
- An unexpected blow or impact on the back.
- Fall.
- The back is forced to stretch beyond its natural flexibility.
- Bending or twisting the body with a sharp and sudden movement.
Step 5. Find out how to “treat” a sprain or sprain
Reinforce the illusion of a sprain or sprain in your back by pretending to treat it. Despite the pain, most of these injuries can be treated with basic home care, so it's easier to fake it! Usually, actual sprains and sprains will heal with the following:
- Ice pack/ice bag.
- Compress / shower with warm water.
- Drugs that can be obtained at the nearest pharmacy (small doses) and anti-inflammatory drugs (Acetaminophen/Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, etc.).
- Light massage (for cramps).
- Slowly stretch the muscle in the opposite direction of the muscle pull (for cramping).
- Rest (especially for severe sprains or sprains). Doctors recommend resting for no more than two days, because longer rest periods basically make the healing process longer. It's up to you if you want to follow those rules to make you look more convincing.
Method 2 of 3: Pretending to Have a Herniated Disc
Step 1. Determine whether or not it is necessary to pretend to have a neurological disease
A herniated disc (also known as a torn, slipped out, pinched nerve, etc.) is a type of injury that occurs when one of the (fluid-filled) articular discs located between the spinal cavities oozes fluid into the surrounding area, causing a herniated disc. painful inflammation and pain in the nerves. In general, herniated disc injuries fall into two categories. So as a start to faking it, you can choose one of the following injuries:
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Pinched nerve:
The injured disc (usually at the waist) may or may not be inflamed and painful. In addition, a stabbing pain called rheumatic pain or sciatica will attack one or both legs, or from the neck down to the hands.
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Pain in the joint disc or local disc pain:
In this injury, the area that is painful and inflamed is “just” the area around the disc of the joint.
- The rest of this article will mostly focus on how to fake a pinched nerve injury as this is a bit more difficult to do. To pretend you have disc pain, act as if your waist is very sore and stiff (like a bruise). In addition, you may show pain when bending over or turning your body and carrying heavy luggage.
Step 2. Pretend to experience a stabbing pain in your lower body or hands
One of the symptoms of nerve pain in a herniated disc mentioned in the book is the sudden onset of intense and sudden pain that attacks one or more limbs, after the initial injury. This pain is caused by fluid from the ruptured disc pressing against the base of the nerve and creating a painful sensation, even if your limb is not actually injured. The most common symptom of a herniated disc is a stabbing pain in one or both legs, although sometimes there is pain between the neck and arms.
- Pain in the legs Usually it will be very intense if it occurs in the buttocks or hamstring (one of the tendons that are behind the upper thigh of the human body), although the pain can also affect the calf or leg. Pain in the hands It can be centered on the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, or arm itself. The pain can get worse and cause you to whimper or wince in pain, and stop what you're doing even though you're used to the pain. This pain usually strikes when you do an activity that puts pressure on the waist, not on the arms or legs. These activities include:
- Stand or sit.
- Lean.
- Bend or twist the body.
- Carry something heavy.
- Straighten one leg in front of you (because doing this will tone your waist and hip muscles, not using your leg muscles).
Step 3. Pretend to experience numbness and/or tingling
Another symptom of a herniated disc injury that may indicate nerve pain is an annoying “pins and needles” feeling, which is almost the same as when one of your arms or legs goes numb. This symptom can also be accompanied by numbness, but can also occur without it. Usually, these symptoms appear in the same area as the area of nerve pain caused by the injury.
The tingling usually doesn't hurt too much, so you shouldn't put too much effort into faking it. However, you may have to do it to make yourself look really sick. You can also pretend that using the injured arm or leg while you are tingling will cause numbness that is oddly tingling (again, act as if the arm or leg is numb)
Step 4. Act as if the injured arm or leg is stiff and weak
While it may not appear immediately different from the outside, the nerve damage caused by an injury to the disc can cause the muscles experiencing stabbing pain to become weak rapidly and not be as flexible as before. These changes can even affect your posture and the way you walk, especially if the pain is in the legs. Sometimes, this kind of problem is accompanied by twitching.
- For example, if you pretend to have leg pain caused by a disc injury, you can show it like this:
- Walk with a limp and tilt so that the injured leg is stiffer than usual. Usually this will look severe, especially if you do it right after doing something that made the injury worse (bending, twisting, standing, etc.)
- Demonstrate that you can't stand or stretch the injured leg far forward without feeling pain and stiffness (remember, this is one of the clinical tests that the doctor will do to check for this kind of injury).
- Show that you cannot do activities that require leg strength without pain such as running, kicking, and other strenuous activities such as jumping.
Step 5. Prepare a compelling story
Most herniated discs occur in the waist, and are usually caused by activities that put pressure on the muscles and structures in the waist. Some cases of herniated disc are caused by a definite injury, while others occur over time due to poor posture or the aging process. Below are some of the activities known to cause disc injury, which you can include in your story:
- Bending or twisting the body with sharp movements, especially when holding heavy objects.
- Puts pressure on the waist by leaning back or forward with poor posture, especially when carrying heavy items.
- Uses back muscles (instead of leg muscles) to lift heavy objects.
- Continuous use of muscles along with the aging process.
- Experiencing a sudden blow or impact on the back or a fall (this is rare).
Step 6. Pretend to seek treatment
Most medical facilities recommend seeing a doctor for a herniated disc that causes nerve pain. Even if you "shouldn't" fake your symptoms in front of a doctor (because this is a complete waste of time and expertise), you may have to pretend you're thinking about going to the doctor to make it look more convincing.
The pain of disc herniation can be reduced by anti-inflammatory treatments such as the use of ice packs, warm compresses, ibuprofen, and so on. However, using only these kinds of things will not make the disc herniation better - but only to temporarily relieve the pain. While most people with this disease will eventually improve within six weeks, sometimes stronger pain medication and even surgery may be necessary
Method 3 of 3: Pretending to Have a Spine Fracture
Step 1. Pretend to suffer from severe, excruciating pain in your back
A spinal fracture (also known as a “vertebral fracture”) is a very serious injury that can cause permanent damage to the body, although this is not completely guaranteed. A spinal fracture occurs when one or more vertebrae fractures or breaks. The immediate symptom is intense pain in your mid back and waist, making it very difficult or even impossible for you to continue with your activities. This pain may be similar to pain caused by fractures of other bones in the body (such as, for example, the arm bones); it's just that the pain from a spinal fracture will center on your back.
Pretending to be in pain from an injury like this can be a challenge. When the “injury” occurs, you have to scream in pain, fall down, and immediately wince or writhe in pain from the intense pain. This is a good time to use your ability to fake crying, if you can
Step 2. When you stand or move, act as if you are in real pain
As with most fractures, spinal fractures cause pain that persists long after the initial injury. This kind of pain is especially painful when you do something that puts minor pressure on your back, including:
- Stand up
- Walk
- Sit or get up
- Bending
- Twist body
Step 3. When you lie down, pretend to be in moderate pain
One of the worst things about spinal fractures is that the pain won't completely go away even if you lie down in bed. It's impossible to lie horizontally without putting some pressure on your back, so even resting will still hurt, although not as badly as when you stand up or move to and fro. True fractures are typically treated with over the counter medication or pain relievers and narcotics.
Step 4. Arch or bend your back
Spinal fractures cause an actual physical defect in the structure of the spine, so that this changes the way a person stands and posture can be seen immediately (although these changes were more commonly seen in the past, when treatment for this type of injury was limited). You may have to imitate a physical disability like this as part of your role. Spinal fractures in particular can cause:
- Slouch appearance
- Decreased height
- Inability to stand straight
Step 5. Pretend to have nerve damage, if you like
When a spinal fracture occurs, the bone from the fractured spine can put pressure on the spinal cord (although this is not always the case). When the spinal cord is compressed, symptoms that are very similar to the symptoms of a pinched nerve due to a herniated disc can occur, such as:
- A stabbing pain in one or more limbs.
- A numb or tingling sensation as if a limb is “falling asleep”
- The affected limb feels weak and stiff
- In more “severe” cases, loss of bladder/bowel control
Step 6. Prepare a good story
Spinal fractures are usually caused by an unexpected severe injury. It can be difficult to actually fake this kind of injury - for example, convincing your friend that you've just been involved in a car accident is going to take a lot of hard work. However, knowing the types of injuries that can lead to spinal fractures can still be helpful if you pretend to have had the injury in the past. Some examples of injuries that can cause spinal fractures are:
- Serious car accident
- Falling from a height
- Gunshot wounds
- Injuries caused by rough sports (e.g. tackles)
- Injury from fighting
- Please note that all of the above examples will usually “resul in other injuries” such as broken bones, cuts, lacerations, and so on. Pay attention to this if you have serious intentions of faking your injury.
Step 7. Pretend to be on medication
Spinal fractures are not something that can be treated at home with some common medications. Spinal fractures require immediate medical attention to assess the damage, administer medication, and initiate treatment for serious problems such as nerve damage and so on. Do not ask for actual treatment if you are just faking the injury. As noted above, this is clearly an abuse of medical resources that can have serious consequences. However, if you pretend you just got out of the hospital, you can do the following:
- Wear a back brace or spine.
- Rest and don't move too much.
- Wear compression stockings (special socks designed to prevent blood clots from forming in the legs, usually for people who need to be kept in bed).
- Mimic the symptoms of nerve damage, which have been indicated above.
- Take medicines at home in low doses to relieve pain and inflammation. Do not take over-the-counter pain relievers or painkillers, as these can produce serious side effects.
Tips
- Try buying a back brace from your local pharmacy to make it look more convincing, especially if you're trying to pretend you have a hip injury.
- If you're seriously dedicated to faking a back sprain, you might consider using subtle makeup to mimic the look of a bruise wound.
Warning
- When you feign injury, don't maintain bad posture for a long time. Slouching or looking down can cause pain (and even, over time, a “real” back injury).
- Need to reiterate: absolutely never fake a back injury and use it as a form of fraud (eg to get work compensation, etc.) Apart from being dishonest, this is usually a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment.
