B O S T O N, Dec. 4, 2001 -- When your foot hurts, you limp and use other muscles to avoid pain and prevent further damage. But when your back is injured, that same kind of compensation may actually ...

This week we are going to discuss a common condition that is extremely painful and sometimes insidious—the compression fracture of the spine. Patients suffering from osteoporosis, osteopenia and any ...

Compression fracture treatments can be surgical or nonsurgical, depending on the severity of the injury. A compression fracture typically occurs in the vertebrae (bones of the spine) and can reduce ...

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S., prompting millions of doctor visits each year and affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lives. That means nearly ...