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And what type of exercise are you doing currently?
Only your healthcare provider can give you clearance to exercise following your fracture. In some cases, pain from spine fractures will continue for a while, even after the fracture heals. In addition to appropriate exercise, it is also extremely important to learn how to move safely throughout the day. This includes not flexing (rounding) your spine. Examples of movements to avoid include toe touches, abdominal crunches and sit-ups, because these exercises all cause you to flex your spine. You should also avoid twisting or bending at your torso (trunk) to an extreme. Examples of excessive twisting include a full golf swing or swinging a tennis racquet.
NOF's brochure, "Protecting Your Fragile Spine" gives more examples of safe movement as well as helpful information about preventing and recovering from spine fractures. You can download this brochure by visiting www.nof.org/osteoandyourspine
The best way to learn safe and appropriate exercises for your individual needs is to work with a physical therapist or other rehabilitation specialist. You can ask your doctor if you can obtain a referral for physical therapy. Look for a therapist who has experience working with osteoporosis patients.
Additional resources include:
Protecting the spine from kyphosis: www.nof.org/aboutosteoporosis/movingsafely/protectingthespine
Posture exercises: www.nof.org/aboutosteoporosis/movingsafely/postureexercises
Spine strengthening exercises: www.nof.org/aboutosteoporosis/movingsafely/spinestrengthening
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