10/11/2025
She didn’t just pull a muscle. She actually fractured her spine.
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About 6 months ago, I treated a 65 year old lady who came to see me for lower back pain. She hadn’t been able to sleep properly for 8 months. She was convinced she had simply pulled a muscle. Pain medication, exercises, nothing had helped.
The pain started after she lifted a heavy plant pot while gardening. The next day, she could hardly move. She could still manage some daily tasks like cooking and cleaning, but vacuuming was difficult.
When I asked her to lie down on the treatment couch, her back went into severe muscle spasm and she really struggled to get comfortable. That was a red flag. It didn’t feel like a straightforward muscle strain. I advised her to see her GP as soon as possible.
A few weeks later, she contacted me. An X-ray confirmed a spinal compression fracture. She was placed in a brace and advised to pause physiotherapy.
This is why getting assessed by a professional matters. Sometimes the body does heal on its own but if you’re unsure, please don’t guess or push through the pain.
If you’re experiencing pain and you’re not sure what’s going on, book a physiotherapy assessment. Early assessment can make all the difference.
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