Recovering From a Spinal Compression Fracture
Any type of spinal cord injury can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life, especially a compression fracture. A spinal compression fracture is caused when a vertebral bone in your spine decreases between 15 and 20 percent in height due to the fracture. These types of fractures can happen anywhere in your spine. They are often painful, but most compression fractures heal themselves within three months. So before back surgery is even suggested, your doctor may advise you to try some of these alternative recovery options.