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If you have compression fractures in your back how do you exercise without it hurting. After 5 min on the Gazelle it starts hurting.

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Blountville, TN
March 26
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Members shared their experiences managing exercise with compression fractures, with several describing successful outcomes from kyphoplasty... Read more

Members shared their experiences managing exercise with compression fractures, with several describing successful outcomes from kyphoplasty procedures that allowed them to return to activities like golfing, swimming, and biking, though one member noted their vertebrae were too damaged for cement and required rods and screws instead. Many community members emphasized the importance of seeking second opinions from specialized spine surgeons, incorporating gentle activities like chair yoga, light stretching, and therapeutic massage, and supporting bone health through supplements including calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3, and K2. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding safe movement when traditional physical therapy is not an option, with members encouraging one another to explore alternative wellness resources like cancer wellness centers while respecting individual medical limitations.

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How can you exercise with compression fractures in your back without pain?

Compression fractures from myeloma can make exercise challenging, but there are gentler approaches that may work better for you than the Gazelle.

Consider switching to lower-impact activities that put less stress on your spine:

* Walking (start Show Full Answer

How can you exercise with compression fractures in your back without pain?

Compression fractures from myeloma can make exercise challenging, but there are gentler approaches that may work better for you than the Gazelle.

Consider switching to lower-impact activities that put less stress on your spine:

* Walking (start with just around your yard, then gradually increase distance)
* Swimming or water exercises
* Chair exercises
* Tai chi

The key is starting very slowly and building up gradually. If 5 minutes causes pain, try shorter sessions of 2-3 minutes and slowly increase as tolerated.

Working with a physical therapist is highly recommended. They can create a personalized exercise plan that accounts for your compression fractures and helps you stay active without causing pain. A MyMyelomaTeam member shared: "I cannot say enough good about PT. It gave me what I needed to walk again."

Your doctor may also consider treatments like kyphoplasty for compression fractures, which could reduce pain and make exercise more manageable. Don't push through pain - it's your body's signal that an activity may not be appropriate right now.

March 26
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank You I will give this a try

March 31
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

chair yoga

March 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I do lite yoga simple stretches that won't cause I only do it 10 minutes every other day

March 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank You

March 30

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