Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Anton Thompkins, MD at Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute in Chesterton says weight-bearing exercises—such as walking, step aerobics or anything that puts stress on the ...

ROCHESTER, MINN. -- A Mayo Clinic study has found that a back-strengthening exercise program can provide significant long-lasting protection against spinal fractures in women at risk for osteoporosis.

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 ...