Spinal Fracture (Vertebral Body), Compression Fracture

Fracture of the front portion of a vertebral body. Usually in the thoracic or lumbar spine; often from osteoporosis. Often extremely painful for up to 6 weeks, but very rarely causing weakness, numbness or sciatica. BENEFICIAL POSES: Savasana, Salabhasana, Ustrasana, Dhanurasana. EXPLANATION: These extension postures rock the vertebral column back on the facet joints, taking pressure off the front of the vertebral bodies, where this type of fracture almost invariably occurs. REFERENCE: Sinaki M. Exercise for patients with osteoporosis: management of vertebral compression fractures and trunk strengthening for fall prevention. PM R. 2012 Nov;4(11):882-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.10.008.