Are You Experiencing These Symptoms?
- Sudden severe back pain
- Difficulty getting out of bed
- Severe pain despite inconclusive X-ray findings
- Pain around the side of the abdomen
- Sharp pain with even slight movement
A vertebral compression fracture often causes severe pain, making it difficult to roll over in bed or stand up.
In some cases, the fracture may not be clearly visible on initial X-rays despite significant pain.
Some patients describe pain along the side of the abdomen rather than directly over the spine.
This occurs because pain originating from the spine may be felt in nearby areas.
At our clinic, careful examination includes palpation of the spine to identify localized tenderness and increased warmth.
Compared with fractures of the arms or legs, vertebral fractures generally require a longer healing period because the spine continuously supports body weight.
Recovery commonly takes several months, during which daily activities may need to be modified.
Treatment focuses on evaluating the affected area together with the overall condition of the body.
