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Members responding to a question about healing time for six compression fractures shared recovery timelines ranging from 6 to 12 weeks up to... Read more

Members responding to a question about healing time for six compression fractures shared recovery timelines ranging from 6 to 12 weeks up to 15 months, with many noting the frustratingly slow progress and ongoing pain, especially when standing or cooking. Several members described significant relief from kyphoplasty procedures (cementing the vertebrae), though one doctor cautioned that strengthening one area can make others more vulnerable to fracture, while others recommended back braces, hiking sticks for better support, and preparing meals early with rest breaks in between. A recurring theme was the importance of physical therapy, managing osteoporosis with specialists, supplements like AlgaeCal Plus with boron, and gentle exercise such as water aerobics and chair yoga to support long-term bone health.