Vertebral compression fractures may occur with major trauma, such as a motorcycle accident, or with something as insignificant as a sneeze, or stepping off of a curb. With a compression fracture, the bone compressed and collapses into itself, similar to squeezing a Styrofoam peanut between your fingers.

How much force it takes to cause a compression fracture, depends on the quality of the bone. (more…)

Okay you have endured the pain in your back for weeks maybe months or longer. Your doctor is now recommending surgery and right now you’ll do anything to stop the pain. I know where you are coming from. I’ve been there, done that and lived to talk about it. But wait! Have you consider these three things? Now I’m not a doctor or a medical expert on back surgery. I’m just a guy who injured his lower back and for months endured the pain of a herniated disc. (more…)