I have been dealing with this pain in my
back and neck since Jan. after an injury
which caused a compression fracture of L1.
On my last doctors visit he told me that
my back was at 35%. Then sent me to PT. I
have been doing PT since 4/7. They have
done some painful manipulations of my
spine and neck and some excercises, but I
have seen no improvement and usually leave
feeling worse. My next doctors appointment
is 5/16. How long do I have to go through
this before someone does something to
relieve my pain? Is it safe for me to be
in PT with my fracture still not
healed?
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Back Pain Answer A3989 Posted: 04-24-08 15:46pm
Physical therapy is important to achieve
faster rehabilitation and to prevent
secondary complications from the fracture.
Unfortunately, pain from fractured
vertebra can last for years.
If the height of the fractured
vertebra’s body is decreased for more
than 50% compared to the vertebral body
from above, surgical intervention may be
necessary. Surgical intervention is
usually done whenever the fracture is not
stable or there are neurological symptoms.
You may want to consult an orthopedist
about your condition.
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