"Unlike typical fractures caused by high-impact injuries, compression fractures are often the result of weakened bones from osteoporosis or spinal degeneration. They can happen suddenly, even from simple actions like coughing, sneezing, or bending forward."
"Last week was tough and I couldn't even stand up on Tuesday, could barely even walk, [had to] crawl around the house," Richardson said. "But I'm here, I'm standing now. If I can do anything in my power to get on the field, I'm going to do it."
"Depending on what is injured, you can have muscle pain, bone pain and/or nerve pain," said Dr. Santhosh A. Thomas, staff physician at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health. He added that back pain can extend to the legs or butt, intensify with pressure, and even feel worse when you cough or sneeze.
"A mattress can make or break how your body feels when the alarm goes off in the morning, which is why it's crucial to have a mattress that prevents back pain-or at the very least doesn't make it worse."
