The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Spinal Compression Fractures
A spinal compression fracture can happen to anyone. Once diagnosed with a fracture, the goal is to return to everyday life. Physical Therapy is a vital part of the recovery plan.
Osteoporosis, trauma from an accident, infection, and cancer may cause a spinal compression fracture. Those over sixty years old are at an increased risk, with over 1.5 million spinal compression fractures occurring yearly due to osteoporosis.
Spinal compression fractures weaken the entire spine. Even a minor fracture may make your spine readjust and impact your posture. Pain may be centralized around the fracture or can radiate down both arms and legs.
As soon as a specialist stabilizes your spine, they will introduce physical therapy to your recovery plan.
The Five Benefits of Physical Therapy for Spinal Compression Fracture Recovery
A Plan for Seniors
Statistically, seniors most often suffer from spinal compression fractures. Osteoporosis and falls within the home are leading factors.
The Therapy Network includes a specialized therapy plan for senior patients. Osteoporosis exercise education and Fall Prevention play a crucial role in both a recovery plan and a future lifestyle plan at TTN.
What to Expect at The Therapy Network
Once a spinal injury specialist stabilizes your spine, our professional staff is ready to create a custom recovery plan. The Therapy Network has appointments available today at any of our locations in coastal Virginia, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.