Question 1

what are the best stretches for lower back or vertebrae alignment?

Accepted Answer

The ones done : Regularly.  There is no one best regimen but exercise is good for your back includuping stretching such as through yoga along with core stabilization and cardiovacular routines.  Lifestyle changes like a good night's sleep, avoiding tobacco and staying trim help as well.

Question 2

broken vertebrae how long to recover?

Accepted Answer

Fracture healing : Bones take 6 weeks to heal.

Question 3

what are complications of fused vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Long term: Complications include pain and degenerative changes above and below the fused vertebrae. You can also develop scarring issues in the area. Avoid having this surgery unless there is instability or you have had absolutely refractory pain and cannot be functional anymore with the pain.

Question 4

how can i know if a vertebrae is out of place?

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Xray.: A set of xrays would be the first step. See a non-surgical sports medicine doctor for evaluation.

Question 5

which individual vertebrae is most commonly broken?

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Lumbar vertebrae.: The most commonly fractured vertebrae are those in the low back.

Question 6

it seems like there is an abnormal space between my vertebrae?

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Very doubtful: That is virtually impossible. If you have back pain, have x rays done. If you do not, forget about it.

Question 7

i had a broken vertebrae and was wondering how likely am i to break it again?

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That is really : Dependent on the mechanism that caused the fractures &  your continued exposure to such environments ( extreme sports)  as well as the underlying density of your bones which can be affected by diet, body weight, and underlying medical conditions.  All bones heal & to  original strengths, although some may be mechanically compromised if there is significant residual deformity leading to higher risk.

Question 8

can lower vertebrae that have fused crookedly be un-fused and corrected surgically?

Accepted Answer

Need 2 consult spine: ...Surgeon ; present this ?2 him/her . Depends if they r fused congenitally or due 2 a prior surgery, but the main thing is why, cosmetic or is it symptomatic?  Consulting a spine surgeon is ur best bet.

Question 9

where can i find a dr. willing to break a fused vertebrae &reset? my spine bowsoutwards, i'm stared at always, can't live this way anymore help me ples

Accepted Answer

Any well trained: Spine surgeon should be able to evaluate you ; take care of your problem. Most orthopaedic spine surgeons are well skilled in dealing with adult deformity work, some neurosurgeons as well. 1st question is do you need surgery, if so, what surgery will best address your problem. There are many types of osteotomies we use to correct deformities. 1st step: go see your closest orthopaedic spine surgeon.

Question 10

what causes a fused cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Fusion: A cervical vertebra can fuse for many reasons.
They can be that way from birth (congenital)
They can occasionally fuse from long term disc collapse (spondylosis)
Or they can be fused with a surgical procedure (cervical fusion surgery).

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