Vertebral Compression Fractures

Hairline fractures can develop in any bone when put under stress. And when fractures develop in the bodies of vertebrae, a person may suffer pain whenever they are upright. But although they are serious, vertebral compression fractures respond well to the safe, minimally invasive chiropractic treatments we offer at the Carrollton office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete). In this blog post, we’ll explore what causes compression fractures and how to prevent them.


The vertebral bodies are the weight-bearing, flat parts of the bones in between the spine’s spongy discs. In a person with healthy bone density, it would take a powerful blow to make them crack. But in a person with osteoporosis, a vertebral fracture may be caused by something as minor as a sneeze. Fractures usually occur in the lower thoracic spine and tend to cause worse pain when a person is standing or active. Older women are at particularly high risk.


Patients may be advised to limit their activity and wear a spinal brace during their recovery. Although it may take several months for a fracture to heal, pain often fades within a few weeks. Calcium supplements, increased sunlight, and weight bearing exercise will help a person with osteoporosis strengthen their spinal bones and supporting muscles. Chiropractic maintenance care such as use of intersegmental decompression can increase circulation, keeping the bones will-supplied with nutrients.


Dr. Peter Lazarnick is located at 486 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. To schedule an appointment, call 770-832-2226 or visit www.askdrpete.com.


 

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