Vertebral fractures with no known cause

[toronto_physio]

Thanks for your reply. Fractures are in thoracic spine, technique I think was prone but no further details. She noticed that her pain had moved more centrally, rather than on the right side post intervention but I’m unclear regarding specifically rotating or bending. Sorry not to be more specific.

Based on this information, I think it's likely the manipulation caused the fractures, but without a history of bone issues, it's hard to blame the PT for them. Fractures are a known risk for manipulations.

Unless you are planning to file a lawsuit, I'd say go to another clinic, get the fractures healed, and move on from this incident. Speedy recovery to your mom!