2. Arthritis
Fractures are commonly thought of as something that happens only due to sudden trauma sustained in an injury or accident, but not all fractures occur in sudden or immediate ways. What shows up as a fracture on an x-ray once you’ve injured yourself could have been simple, hairline cracks five years back that turned into a fracture later to name just one example – and this is especially true for compression fractures which can take a lot of time to occur.
Any sign of back pain, skeletal pain or repeated inflammation of the joints should mean an immediate appointment with your doctor in order to have the proper tests done. There are many underlying health conditions that cause gradual degeneration of the spine and an increased risk of compression fractures – including arthritis.
Mention all the symptoms that you experience to your doctor to aid a more accurate diagnosis of your condition or injury.