Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 9, 2025
A pretty mild spinal compression fracture can turn into a major problem if you don’t help the healing process along, which is why you want to talk with a spine specialist about the best way to treat your specific compression fracture. Although their advice is best, some common treatment options include:
- Rest/Protection – Your doctor isn’t going to want you to sit in bed all day, but you will be advised to take it easy. You want to go into protection mode so that you don’t make the fracture worse or inhibit the healing process. Expect to take it easy for a couple of weeks and avoid any intense physical activity that stresses the spine.
- Bracing – Sometimes a brace is recommended for added support and protection, but overreliance on a brace can lead to spinal muscle atrophy, so only use as directed and don’t expect it to be a long-term assistive device.
- Anti-Inflammatories – Anti-inflammatory and over-the-counter pain medications can help to keep some symptoms at bay. They will not address the fracture itself, but they can make recovery more comfortable, and they pair will with the next technique.
- Physical Therapy – Physical therapy is key to strengthening structures in the spine that support the spinal column. When these structures are stronger, they can take stress off the vertebral segments, which can reduce your risk of a subsequent fracture in the future. PT will also help to prevent some of the issues we mentioned above, like breathing difficulties and decreased spinal flexibility.
Contact Dr. Sinicropi About Your Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal compression fractures can cause a wide range of issues if not properly addressed and treated. For more information about compression fractures or for help treating your spinal compression fracture, reach out to Dr. Sinicropi and the team at The Midwest Spine & Brain Institute today at (651) 430-3800.
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