If you’re over 60, chances are good you know someone who has dealt with a compression fracture in their spine. Vertebral compression fractures are injuries to the large bony part of the spine that can ...

Post-coccyx fracture, you need to balance rest with low-impact activities like walking to aid recovery once your doctor gives you the all-clear. Avoid high-impact exercises that cause pain.

Dr. Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: An almost 90-year-old friend has osteoporosis. In January, she collapsed while walking home. Now, five months after having a compression fracture of her vertebra, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and ...

Dr. Roach: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • An almost 90-year-old friend has osteoporosis. In January, she collapsed while walking home. Now, five months ...