From my experience, it hurts on the side it broke on mostly. The transverse process are the wings that stick out from the vertebre. These are the spots on the spine where muscles and other tissue...
Depends on a variety of things. Firstly, the location of the fracture. Some bones have greater access to nutrients (ie. closer to a blood supply) than others and will the rates of healing will...
Approximately 10-12 weeks until repaired however some find, if they haven't done light exercises on that area during the recovery process it can take up to 6 months to return to strength.