How long does it take for a compressed vertebrae to heal?
138017
Usually more than a month i would say.
247484
It depends of the degree of curvature in your spine. I had it so bad, I had to have surgery. After the surgery, I was 2 1/2 inches taller than I was before.
776244
The bone takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal.  The best way to stop the pain is to stop moving your leg (sorry, I know that's not what you want to hear).  Is your leg in a cast?  Make sure you elevate your leg above your heart (1-2 pillows is fine) to decrease swelling.  The more you try to move around now, the more swelling you're going to have and the more pain you're going to have.  Take it easy with anti-inflammatories (i.e. Advil, Aleve, etc) because they can slow down the healing process, which would be counterproductive.
540940
It's usually a degenerative process.  Normally, your spine is made up of blocks called vertebrae.  They are cushioned by a gell-like material called disks.  When you get older (in some people it starts in the 30s), they can get smashed and push out against some nerves.  It normally doesn't bother people until the nerve becomes inflamed.  It can be aggravated by injury.  It usually gets better with pain medicine and rest.  It sometimes gets better with surgery.\n\nBut if you look at all the people with back pain and all the people with abnormal disks on MRIs,  you'll see a lot of people with pain where the MRI is normal, and a whole bunch of people with abnormal MRIs without pain.
1105672
No.  It takes time for a bone to heal,usually weeks.\n  You may be causing yourself more healing time  or more damage if you are not careful,especially on your cruise where you are bound to have a few drinks and whoop it up with  a few on board activities.
488790
I've undergone 2 surgeries on my spine. The first surgery (to remove 2 herniations of discs) took 9 1/2 hrs, the second surgery that only removed 1 herniation took 4 hrs. Good luck!
633102
Sometimes the doctor gives cortisone injections to the affected area. Sometimes they use intermittent neck traction or a cervical collar. This usually consists of a halter-like device placed on the head and neck and attached to pulleys and weights.\n\nFor severe cases, hospitalization with complete bedrest and traction for 1 or 2 weeks may be needed. Narcotic medicine or muscle relaxants may help to reduce pain. Surgical decompression of the spinal cord in the neck may be recommended for severe pain or for significant loss of movement, sensation, or function.\n\nSurgical procedures may involve removal of bone and disc tissue which are pinching the nerves of the spinal cord and stabilization of the neck by fusing the cervical vertebrae.\n\nMost patients with cervical spondylosis will have some chronic symptoms, but they respond to non-operative interventions and do not require surgery.
28336
Perhaps you have a fractured vertebra???  This is what happened to me. Good luck.
491945
Hate to tell you this, but normal recovery takes 6 months to one year.  Sorry!  Hope you feel better.
547025
First hand experience!  I went from a G cup (seriously!) to a D in December of 2004.  The surgeon took off 13 pounds from me - he said it was the largest he had ever done.  I had three compressed vertebrae, was in constant pain and was tired of being gawked at.  By far the best thing I've ever done.  I was off work for three weeks.  The first couple of days are painful, especially if you drainage tubes.  Because the tubes are inserted into you, shifting positions can make you sore.  They give you narcotic painkillers and your best bet is rest.  I propped myself up on pillows, watched movies and just slept.  My surgery was performed on Friday.  My drainage tubes were removed on Wednesday (warning, when they pull them, it hurts like hades, but only briefly, once they're gone, the pain is pretty much over!).  I took painkillers on Wednesday and Thursday morning.  After that, it was plain Tylenol!  I was a bit tired, but it really didn't hurt.  Because of the stitches, they don't want you exercising or lifting anything.  My Mum came to stay with me and took care of everything.  \n\nThe relief in my back was immediate.  Within two weeks post-surgery, my vertebrae had completely decompressed.  I do have some scarring on my sides and underneath because he removed a huge amount of tissue, but the results are so stunningly beautiful!  I still look in the mirror all the time and admire them, they're perky and cute!  Its amazing how  wonderful it feels to have someone look in my eyes when they're talking to me now.  Good luck to you!  It will change your life.
1065040
It depends on what is pinching the nerve. Is it bone or muscle or disc. and at which level it is getting compressed and for how long. and what procedure has been under taken to relieve the nerve. and what is your general body health. and what is the extent of injury meanse does it only compressed for a day and showing the sighn of compression only like pain and tingling or its got a cut. Please First provide all this details including your age
904859
Rule of thumb: RICE it for first 72 hours.\n\nR: rest\nI: ice\nC: compression\nE: elevation\n\nIf it still hurts, better go ahead and see a doctor....good luck.
1179691
It usually takes a few weeks for an injury like this to get better.  Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone. \nApply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, 4 times a day, for the first few days after the injury. You can also use Advil for the pain. If Advil doesn't work for the pain, then you will have to contact your doctor to get something stronger.  You can purchase a doughnut cushion or pillow to sit on. Make sure you eat foods high in fiber to avoid constipation while the area is healing.
494695
i broke my clavicle in a car wreck, and it took me about two months to heal..it is really painfiul for the first couple weeks, but after that it feels much better....the doctor treated my fracture with a sling and that was about all he could do, due to where the break was located...good luck and i hope you feel better soon
151237
It sounds like you have a bulging disc compressing on the layers that surround your spinal cord.  But, it seems to be very small.  Obviously, as with anything, wait to hear what your doctor says about it.
1116668
I think the timeline is somewhere like 3-6 months. You should probably wait a good while so your body has time to heal. Do what your doc recommends. Don't get anxious, take your time.
10286
i would see a chiropracter they would fix you up real good i know because i had three ribs out of place and they had me better ir a few weeks oh! and use a heating pad that works too. good luck!