Take care of your spine.You have only one!

Severe and sudden back pain can wreck havoc in your life. It can hamper your walking and standing abilities.If you have been experiencing back pain for a long time ,you could be a victim of spinal fracture!

Spinal fractures are causes when there is compression of one bone against the other.It could also occur in the bones of the spinal cord. Fracture caused due to compression of one bone against another is known as vertebral compression fractures.

 Causes of spinal fractures

The main cause of spinal fracture is osteoporosis.However , other causes such as menopause, cancer,chemotherapy, hyperthyroidism and over use of corticosteroids can also cause spinal fracture.

Symptoms of spinal fracture.

A person suffering from spinal fracture may experience the following symptoms

·         Extreme pain in the back

·         Difficulty in standing and walking due to the pain

·         Sharp pain while bending or twisting

      Curved spine

It is advisable that a person does not neglect symptoms of spinal fracture as it could lead to the following conditions;

·         Weak muscles

·         Collapsed lungs

·         Abdominal organs will get compressed

·         Constipation

·         Obstruction in Bowel movements

·         Deteriorating osteoporosis

·         Pneumonia

Do not leave spinal fracture untreated as it could make your life miserable by not even allowing you to stand and sit comfortably. Kharghar Medicity Hospital houses best of surgeons and doctors. Consult a spine surgeon if the problem persists and prevent spinal fractures from causing more harm to your health.