How Can You Tell If You Have A Vertebral Fracture And How Can It Be Treated?
If you have osteoporosis, you're at an increased risk of developing vertebral fractures. The vertebrae in your spine are under a heavy load, and they become prone to fracturing when weakened by osteoporosis. Fractures can occur suddenly after seemingly harmless actions like bending over to pick something up off of the ground. They can lead to chronic lower back pain as well as a change in the shape of your spine—some people with fractured vertebrae will end up developing a hunchback.