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