
Suggest Treatment For Muscle Strain, Compression Fractures In L1 And L4 Vertebrae

sleeping on one side is not a bad spine position
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
I have dealt with several patients which have had multiple compression fractures with no spinal cord compression, like your husband's case. It is a very painful sort of injury to have.
Fortunately, in these cases the spine will be ok in two monyhs as your doctor said.
it's going to be hard to find a comfortable sleeping position meanwhile. sleeping on one side is not a bad position, with some advocating using a pillow between the legs for the spine to be in a better alignment. If he is ok with this position then do not worry. Just make him place at least a pillow between his legs.
Best of luck - and I hope him heals quickly.


In 2 months stabilisation is expected
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Yes, that is the goal, with the stabilisation of the vertebral bodies, though the complete healing process might take more time, approx a year. The spinal cord instead, should have no problems. wish you the best. Greetings


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