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Post by twoboyzmom on Apr 5, 2017 17:29:54 GMT
For back pain? Just had MRI. Degeneration at L2-3 and 4-5, slight disc bulge as well. Having epidural injection next week (had steroid at si joints in past, don't work )
Last week had toradol injection and prednisone. Some relief for 3 days.
Anyway....anyobe ever use a stability ball vs desk chair? (Office job)
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 5, 2017 17:45:50 GMT
Yes - it helped enormously.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 5, 2017 17:52:34 GMT
I've used one off and on for years, but not for pain relief - more for encouraging core strength as a prevention. In fact, I sat on mine at my desk in the family room recently to finish up filing taxes.
One caution for you - you may sit lower on it and end up with neck and shoulder strain from "reaching up" to your desk. They do make a doughnut-looking base that you can place the ball in. It not only provides more stability, but may add a bit to the height. Just be aware of your overall body alignment when sitting on a ball to do desk work. You don't want to cause pain in another area while trying to treat the first.
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Post by annabella on Apr 5, 2017 18:15:46 GMT
I've had two co-workers that did this.
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 5, 2017 18:18:07 GMT
My SO has one at his desk at work for back and balance issues. He says it helps. I'd like to get one for home, perhaps that will be my birthday gift this year!
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 5, 2017 18:20:42 GMT
I used one in PT for my back and could see the benefit. The best thing I did for my back was to have Radio Frequency Abalation done on L2, 3,4,5 and S1. It was a miracle. I had it done 2 years ago and I'm still pain free. I was told it was something that might need to be done every 9-12 months. I had it done on both sides twice and 6 month intervals and so far I haven't had to do it again.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Apr 5, 2017 23:27:42 GMT
I've had two co-workers that did this. What was their reason? Much luck with it? |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Apr 6, 2017 0:17:14 GMT
I've used one off and on for years, but not for pain relief - more for encouraging core strength as a prevention. In fact, I sat on mine at my desk in the family room recently to finish up filing taxes. One caution for you - you may sit lower on it and end up with neck and shoulder strain from "reaching up" to your desk. They do make a doughnut-looking base that you can place the ball in. It not only provides more stability, but may add a bit to the height. Just be aware of your overall body alignment when sitting on a ball to do desk work. You don't want to cause pain in another area while trying to treat the first. Yes I agree with all that you say here - and yes definitely make sure you aren't hurting your shoulders - I used a ball for a while and ended up having to change from my desk to an adjustable height table to accommodate for the lower height of the ball. Kind of a pain but I was in a LOT of pain in my neck and shoulders for a few days until I could change it. Never would have thought it would make such a difference. |
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