People are already falling on the ice. Here are a few tips to avoid falling

I have another patient coming in tomorrow for a low back injury from falling on some ice. Here is some good advice for walking safer and avoiding falling on the ice. 
Remember, think of yourself as a penguin 🙂
Has anyone been injured falling on ice?

People are already falling on the ice. Here are a few tips to avoid falling

https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/back-pain-broken-vertebrae-spinal-fracture/2019/01/25/id/899781/

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research global task force reports vertebroplasty ( injection of cement into fractured spinal bones) shows no clearly significant benefit in pain control over placebo procedures in five randomized placebo-controlled trials. 
They recommend treatments that mobilize patients such as physical therapy.
Has anyone had a spinal fracture?

https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/back-pain-broken-vertebrae-spinal-fracture/2019/01/25/id/899781/

Strong link found between back pain and mortality

The Journal of General Internal Medicine is the latest study to show an association between chronic back pain and mortality. It is postulated that this may be due to to the pain interfering with daily activities which could lead to weight gain, development or progression of other chronic health conditions, and ultimately earlier death.
Although most back pain resolves, about 20% becomes chronic and then can have much more serious effects on overall health.
Strong link found between back pain and mortality

Walking vs. Exercise for Low Back Pain

I often tell my patients that walking can be beneficial for their low back pain. Below is a review of a study from Disability and Rehabilitation Journal which reviewed five previous studes and found that walking was just as effective as intensive exercise for chronic low back pain. 
Has anyone found back relief from walking?
Walking vs. Exercise for Low Back Pain