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What do you do to prevent a compression fracture in your back?

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Exercises: The best way to prevent the common form of this is to treat or prevent osteopenia and it is known exercises and maintainence of good muscle tone and strength helps in maintaining good bone stock . Older people are the most likely to have this problem.

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