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Lower back pain from compression fall

Posted by eddieeeddie2468 @eddieeeddie2468, Feb 8 11:18am

Hello
I'm borderline osteoporosis from a compression fall and had 2 fractured vertebras. I have been working out at the gym lifting a variety of weights. But, I've been having lower back pain in the vertebra area, especially after getting out of bed. It's so bad I have to go back to bed for awhile. then It gets better after a cold show. Does anyone has had this experience?
Thank you,
Ed

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beanieone | @beanieone | Feb 9 7:15am

Hi Ed, It sounds like you have two vertebral compression fractures due to a fall, correct? If so, have you had diagnostics to verify the frax - which vertebra were compressed, etc? If the pain is bad enough that you need to return to bed after lifting, perhaps it’s time to consult with a doc and/or PT about giving those injuries some time to heal before putting more stress on anything that could be damaged. Fractures of this type are often very painful in their own right and putting stress on the spine by lifting may be delaying the healing process.

I’ve had four frax not all of them raised hell with me, but the ones that did were off the charts painful - if you haven’t already, see a medical professional.

Wishing you a speedy recovery! GO BIRDS! Cheers!

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eddieeeddie2468 | @eddieeeddie2468 | Feb 9 7:53am
In reply to @beanieone "Hi Ed, It sounds like you have two vertebral compression fractures due to a fall, correct?..." + (show)
@beanieone

Hi Ed, It sounds like you have two vertebral compression fractures due to a fall, correct? If so, have you had diagnostics to verify the frax - which vertebra were compressed, etc? If the pain is bad enough that you need to return to bed after lifting, perhaps it’s time to consult with a doc and/or PT about giving those injuries some time to heal before putting more stress on anything that could be damaged. Fractures of this type are often very painful in their own right and putting stress on the spine by lifting may be delaying the healing process.

I’ve had four frax not all of them raised hell with me, but the ones that did were off the charts painful - if you haven’t already, see a medical professional.

Wishing you a speedy recovery! GO BIRDS! Cheers!

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I had the fractures cemented 1 1/2 years ago and went to PT and I will see a new doctor next month and will bring him up to speed.

thanks Ed

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oopsiedaisy | @oopsiedaisy | Feb 9 11:00am

After my thoracic compression fracture, I spent about six months rehabbing my back muscles and 12 sessions with a physiotherapist.

Compression of the nerve root at the fracture site causes your back muscles to spasm and weaken.

Once the fracture has healed, you need to start working on building back strength again. It's a slow process and I still have pain if I stand for too long or lift heavy objects above my head. My back muscles get tight and I have to work on getting them to relax so the pain goes away.

I found Dr. Stuart McGill's "Back Mechanic" book to be very helpful during the rehab process. It helped me understand which movements to avoid and which exercises help.

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