FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT Determining your risk of breaking a bone Rather than relying solely on the results of a bone mineral density (BMD) test to make treatment decisions for osteoporosis, […]

Gradually Increasing Activity: Recovery Guidelines Your doctor may recommend that you intersperse rest with periods of standing or walking throughout the day. You can start with even a few minutes […]

Sitting Sitting tall in a perch position puts less strain on the spine than a slumped or slouched position. You may find it difficult at first to sit tall with […]

Bed Rest If you have a new spine fracture that is painful, bed rest is recommended during the acute pain stage because lying down puts less pressure on the spine […]

General Information About Pain After A Fracture Pain is the body’s natural response when a bone breaks. Both the fracture and any injuries to the body tissue near the fracture […]