<s>[INST] Hi Doctor. I had a horse accident where i got hit by the back of the horse (while riding) after doing MRI and X-ray both showed a 50% compression in D12. Docotrs said I dont need surgery and since pain is not sever and spinal cord compression they did not recommend cement injection. I am wearing a brace and have some pains in my lower back (tolerabale), how much time it will tale to heal and what should i do after to avoid further fractures (i am 35) and will i be able to go back to normal activities wieght lefting, carrying my boys for examples [/INST] Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. Generally 6 weeks are enough for the fracture to get stabilized. Then you can normally return to your normal activities. While getting wights is more dangerous for at least 6 months to one year. Physical activity of the dorsal muscles can help to spread the weight more homogeneously. Still, you need to be cautious with this. Hope this helps. Wish you the best health </s>