Physiotherapy in River Heights, Winnipeg for Lower Back
Welcome to River Heights Physiotherapy’s patient guide on spinal compression fractures.
Compression fractures are the most common type of fracture affecting the spine. A compression fracture of a spine bone (vertebra) causes the bone to collapse in height.
Compression fractures are commonly the result of osteoporosis. About 700,000 cases of compression fractures due to osteoporosis occur each year in the United States. Spinal bones that are weakened from osteoporosis may become unable to support normal stress and pressure. As a result, something as simple as coughing, twisting, or lifting can cause a vertebra to fracture.
An injury to the spine, such as from a hard fall on the buttocks or blow to the head, can cause a spinal compression fracture. Compression fractures may also occur if cancer from other parts of the body spreads to the spine. Cancer weakens the spinal bones and makes them prone to fractures.
This guide will help you understand:
- how compression fractures happen
- how your health care professional will diagnose the condition
- what treatment options are available
- what River Heights Physiotherapy’s approach to rehabilitation is