IntroductionTo those who have arrived at this note after being told at the hospital, "You have a compression fracture" or ...

Back pain is commonly regarded as being caused by bad posture, sitting at the computer for long periods, putting strain on one’s back, or growing old. In many cases, it lasts for a limited time and ...

A spinal fracture does not always lead to permanent disability. Many people recover with appropriate treatment, rest and ...

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) represent a growing global health challenge as an ageing population drives increased fracture incidence, morbidity and health-care costs. Minimally ...

If back pain continues after an injury during an autumn hike, it should not be dismissed as simply having “twisted” the back. If the lower back suffered a strong impact while falling or slipping, it ...

When the surveyor asked my mother to try getting up from the bed, she grabbed the rail and endured the pain to show them she ...

One minute you're reaching for an item on a shelf, picking up a child or simply getting out of bed. The next, a sudden stab of pain in your lower back leaves you wondering what just happened. Many ...