Herbal prescription for lumbar compression fracture

The herbal prescriptions for lumbar compression fractures aim to stretch the tendons and strengthen the bones, improve osteoporosis and symptomatic treatment such as pain relief. Commonly used herbal prescriptions include Bone Tendon Pill capsules and Lumbago Ning capsules, which can be supplemented with blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing Chinese medicines. Compression fractures are associated with osteoporosis and trauma. Severe compression fractures or with compression of the spinal cord require surgery. If it is not serious, conservative treatment is chosen according to the patient’s specific situation. Patients need to rest in bed, do not walk with weight, can be given dietary therapy or Chinese medicine, it is recommended to drink more milk, eat more fish, shrimp, nuts, kelp, and give calcium supplementation and sunshine.