what types of rehab are adequate for a crushed l5? I am seeing a Chiropractor and he is treating me with traction, this eases the pain significantly...I wish i could keep doing this but financially it all adds up. I have severe pain constantly and would like a home remedy . I tried yoga , but the bending forward does not work at all for me--too painful!! I know i need to go in when my legs and my gait change... I would love to be pain free!!
HAI,1. Wedge compression fractures of vertebra can be managed conservatively or surgically.2. If there are no symptoms like tingling or numbness or weakness in your legs then you can go for conservative treatment. Conservative treatment requires strict bed rest on hard surface +/- traction for minimum 3 weeks. For having your meals you can sit up to 30 degree for say 10 mins. All toilet habits should be carried out in bed. Care of back with prevention of bed sore takes priority. If you want to turn to your side, you are not supposed to do it by yourself. Rather you should be logged rolled with help of 2 persons. Once the pain decreased by 3 weeks you can start standing with limited sitting activities and then gradually getting into your day-to-day activities.3. Surgery is indicated if there is any associated neurological complications or when early mobilization of the patients takes priority. Soon after surgery, patient will be able to sit, walk and do his routine activities.4. Applying ointments, massage, hot fomentation might compromise the health of your skin over the spine. They might aggravate muscular spasms also.