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You're on the right track with seeing a veterinarian. Warm and cold compresses won't do much for your companion if she's broken her back and the requirement of moving her continually to do the compresses may make her condition worse. The best plan from here is to have your baby seen and have her back x-rayed to see if there is truly a break. In the interim, I would position her on her side where she would be most likely unable to move (such as in a small box that is tall enough to hinder her climbing out) so as to restrict movement and prevent further damage. She will be unable to right herself to urinate or defecate, so putting something beneath her hind end that is easily removed/cleaned (such as a potty pad made for dogs or a towel) will be the best effort for keeping her as still as possible but keeping her clean too. Treatment will be based upon exactly what damage has occured to her spine. Rabbits are notorious for becoming panicked and causing more damage to themselves, spinal injuries are very common.

 

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