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Shavertown, PA

I fell on my butt 2 years ago and thought I was fine, until 2 weeks later I could barely move and the pain in my back was excruciating. I was diagnosed 9 years ago with osteo, at age 52. I finally had x-rays and discovered I had 3 compression fractures. I went through 2 rounds of PT, but I still have pain and discomfort in my mid-back (fractures were on T-12, 7, and 9) if I do too much activity. Doctor just says to put ice and heat on it, of course I can't do that unless I am home. I can't keep… read more

November 12, 2018
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Members shared strategies for managing chronic pain from old compression fractures, with many describing how physical therapy exercises... Read more

Members shared strategies for managing chronic pain from old compression fractures, with many describing how physical therapy exercises (especially core strengthening) provided moderate relief but required consistent daily practice to maintain any benefit. Several members recommended practical pain management tools including lidocaine patches (with over-the-counter versions being more affordable than prescription), Voltaren cream, turmeric, willow bark, and gentle hydrotherapy, though one member noted that some therapies like massage or pool exercises actually worsened their pain and potentially caused additional fractures. A recurring theme was the frustration of limited mobility, the financial burden of treatments like Forteo injections, and the importance of listening to your body, pacing activities carefully, and being cautious about certain interventions (especially steroids and aggressive manipulation) that could do more harm than good.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I’m curious what treatment your pt did on you. When I first hurt my back I thought I had pulled a muscle, I was very stiff and sore for a few days a lady where we were staying suggested I go to physiotherapist, i did and I started getting worse they were massaging my back etc I went to about 4 different ones I ended up I could barely get around, the pt couldn’t understand why I was getting worse and not better, my husband took me to a chiropractor and after standing X-rays they showed up fractures, I had mri and 5 fractures were found. I often wonder if the physio caused them through the manipulation and massage as I got worse instead of better, so I’d love to hear from you re what the treatment was/is that you’re having. Wishing you well sending gentle hugs your way.

August 14, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I use turmeric and sometimes white willow bark

October 10, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi Kitty, I’m wondering if your fractures haven’t healed, my first 5 fractures took a couple of years to heal, the one I had this year in April has eased off a lot with the pain but if I do something I shouldn’t do it flares up again as it did last night.i was in grabbing pain trying to roll over in bed. I did hydro therapy for 2 weeks and I was in more pain than I was before I started, so I’m wondering if maybe you need to give the pool a rest and see if it improves. Have you had more xrays to see what is going on. Sending you hugs hoping you find relief from the pain soon.

August 16, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I fractured my T12 4 years ago and like you still have a lot of pain. I gentle exercise in the pool helps

August 15, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes you have to do your exercises at least once a day! I know this from experience. If I miss a day I know about it! You have to ‘oil those joints’!

August 15, 2019

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