You bend to tie your shoes, and something pulls. The ache shoots across your mid-back, sharp enough to stop your hands halfway. You stand slowly, press your palm into the spot, and chalk it up to age or overuse. Maybe it eases up after a day or two. Maybe it doesn’t. Either way, you don’t get it checked because it doesn’t seem serious enough to warrant major concern.

Pain meds, back braces, and vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty all help with pain and function, but even these minimally invasive surgical options often leave patients with long-term challenges. Those can include chronic pain and ongoing mobility struggles that impact every aspect of daily life. They also include reduced height, spinal misalignment, and a permanently heightened risk of future spinal fractures.

You feel it before you sit up—that searing pressure in your spine. You shift, breathe shallow, and hope the pain dulls—but it doesn’t....

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Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. When conservative...

Compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis or traumatic injuries, can significantly impact your quality of life, leading to...

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Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) significantly impact the lives of many, especially the elderly and those with osteoporosis. The...

Welcome to our latest post where we delve into a groundbreaking study that changed the way we view treatment options for vertebral...

In the realm of spinal health, vertebral compression fractures are a common yet painful condition, particularly among the elderly and...

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common yet often underdiagnosed injuries to the spine's vertebrae. These fractures can lead to...