(HealthDay News) -- A spinal fracture occurs when a small bone in the spine cracks, often a result of soft, brittle bones caused by osteoporosis. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons lists these common warning signs of a spinal fracture: Back pain that occurs near the spot of the fracture. Pain that worsens when you stand or sit for an extended period. Pain that eases when you rest or lie down. Rarely, pain that appears to radiate to another spot, such as the legs or abdomen.
(HealthDay News) -- A spinal fracture occurs when a small bone in the spine cracks, often a result of soft, brittle bones caused by osteoporosis. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons lists these common warning signs of a spinal fracture: Back pain that occurs near the spot of the fracture. Pain that worsens when you stand or sit for an extended period. Pain that eases when you rest or lie down. Rarely, pain that appears to radiate to another spot, such as the legs or abdomen.