Spinal compression fractures are an often overlooked, but common cause of back pain. These small fractures in the bones that form your spine are frequently caused by osteoporosis. Fortunately, spinal compression fractures can be treated with pain medicine and bed rest. Some patients may wear a back brace or undergo physical therapy. In patients with severe and disabling pain, surgery may be recommended. Spinal compression fractures, also called vertebral compression fractures, are most common in older women whose bones have become brittle from osteoporosis...
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