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I tripped & fell back in April & suffered  a mild anterior wedge fracture of vertebra T6 (ie the vertebra in the centre of my spine between my shoulders.

Has anyone else had a somilar injury, & if so did you use a back brace?

I’m still waiting for an outpatient appt at Kings after several GP cock-ups (referring me to wrong departments etc) & am worries that a) it’s not getting any bettee & b) that I don’t know what I ahould / should not be doing to help it.

It feels like I’ve been punched in the back whenever I bend down a bit & then the muscles in my shoulder go into spasm - ouch! 

Any advice greatly appreciated thanks.

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Hi there. I’m not a medical professional; my ex fractured 3 vertebrae in his thoracic spine when we were on holiday together some years ago. He was given a brace to wear for 3-4 months & saw a physiotherapist weekly, who encouraged him to take up Reformer Pilates to regain strength and mobility when he was a little further down the road to recovery. 

Sorry to hear this.

First of all, change your GP surgery?!

Second, you could try 111 for advice? It's a bit hit and miss but worth a shot?

Third, I have no idea if it's the kind of thing a chiropractor could deal with, but if it is, Daniel at Dulwich Chiropractic Clinic in Crystal Palace Road is very good.

https://www.dulwichchiropractic.co.uk/

 

 

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