Q: I had a backbone fracture 5 months back. The pain still persists in the fractured part. What precautions do Ineed to take?

A:If your pain is still persisting you can try ultrasound treatment at a physiotherapy clinic. Swimming should also help you.

- Learn to manage stress; unrelieved stress can increase back pain.
- Continue your strengthening and flexibility exercises; inactivity hurts your back.
- Use good body mechanics.
- Walking as an exercise would be good for you.