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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 22:48:24 GMT
So I have a bad back (lower lumbar) due to the DUI accident 21 years ago next month.
I get issues every now and then.
I saw my chiropractor last January when I aggravated the issue. The adjustment, therapy, ice pack, and Tens did not help. It took about 2 weeks before I felt okay.
This time it is bad. I can't even stand up straight. Sitting and laying are just fine.
I have tried the heating pad, massage chair, ice pack, and stretches as well as Tylenol.
I am getting NO relief. 😣😢
What else can I try?
When I lay, I get in a zero gravity position.
Again no pain laying or sitting but standing is bad.
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Post by gar on Oct 28, 2020 22:50:07 GMT
Better chiropractor?
CBD oil?
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Post by peano on Oct 28, 2020 23:00:30 GMT
Check out the McKenzie Method exercises. He’s an Aussie PT who came up with a series of exercises that are really more like gentle yoga stretches. I woke up one morning in my 30s and literally was in an L shape, because that’s as much as I was able to stand up. The key is to do them many times a day for short periods. link |
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Post by dewryce on Oct 28, 2020 23:03:52 GMT
Check out the McKenzie Method exercises. He’s an Aussie PT who came up with a series of exercises that are really more like gentle yoga stretches. I woke up one morning in my 30s and literally was in an L shape, because that’s as much as I was able to stand up. The key is to do them many times a day for short periods. link Agree. When I can’t move there are certain stretches DH does with me that provide a lot of relief. When I do them every day my back/hips are so much better. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 23:05:34 GMT
Better chiropractor? CBD oil? He is the 3rd one I have seen and is amazing. My back issues are very complex due to the accident and injuries. I will need surgery at some point. No one has ever wanted to operate due to my age and lifestyle (2 special needs kids) Add in EDS and it gets even more complicated 😶 |
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Post by danor98 on Oct 28, 2020 23:05:41 GMT
Sometimes a dose of steroids helps reduce the inflammation. I just had to go to urgent care myself for the same reason. Got a lovely muscle relaxer too. While it doesn’t help your bones, sometimes the muscles surrounding the area get bent out of shape.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Oct 28, 2020 23:07:00 GMT
Have you done physical therapy?
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 28, 2020 23:08:59 GMT
My first stop would be an orthopedic surgeon. You sounds like me when I have herniated a disc.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 23:09:00 GMT
Check out the McKenzie Method exercises. He’s an Aussie PT who came up with a series of exercises that are really more like gentle yoga stretches. I woke up one morning in my 30s and literally was in an L shape, because that’s as much as I was able to stand up. The key is to do them many times a day for short periods. link 2 of those I haven't done today (laying flat head to side and chin on floor). I have done the others and nothing as well as a few regular stretches I do. However if I arch my back in (stick my stomach out) that is where the pain is I do those various stretches (like cat-cow) every hour. It just causes more pain as well as spasms. Yay for back injuries! Lol Will just keep as it. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Before bed I am going to do moist heat therapy. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 23:10:13 GMT
Have you done physical therapy? Yup! I have daily exercises/stretches. As well as yoga poses I do. I think I am at the point where surgery will need to happen sooner than later. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 23:10:35 GMT
My first stop would be an orthopedic surgeon. You sounds like me when I have herniated a disc. I have 2. |
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 28, 2020 23:15:38 GMT
My first stop would be an orthopedic surgeon. You sounds like me when I have herniated a disc. I have 2. You have 2 orthopedic surgeons, or 2 herniated discs? Either way, I would go see an MD to get imaging and then oral steroids, muscle relaxers/pain killers and a referral to PT. I would not be comfortable seeing a chiropractor with those symptoms and without knowing what exactly is happening in my back. |
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Post by Lexica on Oct 28, 2020 23:26:15 GMT
Sometimes a dose of steroids helps reduce the inflammation. I just had to go to urgent care myself for the same reason. Got a lovely muscle relaxer too. While it doesn’t help your bones, sometimes the muscles surrounding the area get bent out of shape. I second these suggestions. I received a spinal steroid injection to hold me over until I could get in to have my surgery. Besides his normal full schedule, my surgeon was getting married and taking a honeymoon so my wait was longer than usual. The injection was horribly painful, which they warned me about and made sense. The injection itself added more pressure to an already extremely inflamed area made the pain worse for a while, but then when the steroid started working, I ended up feeling so much better. I have anti inflammatory medication as well as muscle relaxers and I don't take them often, but when I need them, they are wonderful. I also find a heating pad across my back helps me. I hope you feel better soon. |
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Post by refugeepea on Oct 28, 2020 23:34:58 GMT
Epidural steroid injections helped delay my back surgery for two years. I would definitely get an MRI before seeing a chiropractor. The one I went to wouldn't do an adjustment because of not being able to walk straight and dragging my leg.
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 28, 2020 23:51:06 GMT
I agree about the surgery. I have degenerative disk disease and am told that surgery is not indicated.
One thing that helped me though was water exersices - we walked laps up and down the pool and did exercises that improved our upper body strength while in the water. Once my tummy got strong enough to start helping to support my back, the pain started easing up, I had to quit when I got plantar fasciitis.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 1:20:45 GMT
You have 2 orthopedic surgeons, or 2 herniated discs? Either way, I would go see an MD to get imaging and then oral steroids, muscle relaxers/pain killers and a referral to PT. I would not be comfortable seeing a chiropractor with those symptoms and without knowing what exactly is happening in my back. 2 herniated discs. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 1:21:53 GMT
Epidural steroid injections helped delay my back surgery for two years. I would definitely get an MRI before seeing a chiropractor. The one I went to wouldn't do an adjustment because of not being able to walk straight and dragging my leg. I have had a lot of MRIs. I may need a new one to see how it has progressed. My last was a year ago. Xrays were before I saw chiro |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 1:25:01 GMT
Dh is going to get me salonpas and icy hot patches to see if that helps.
I have been in a zero gravity position for 2 hours. Had to get up to pee and it is a bit better.
Just need to stay off of putting pressure for now. Hope it feels better tomorrow.
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Post by cecilia on Oct 29, 2020 1:28:17 GMT
I tried a CBD infused cookie last month. I had 1/2 of a cookie with 2mg in it. It helped for about 15 minutes. Only thing that has given me relief.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 29, 2020 3:38:55 GMT
I would call my acupuncturist and get a treatment pronto. Then I'd do PT.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 4:15:57 GMT
I would call my acupuncturist and get a treatment pronto. Then I'd do PT. I am going to look into acupuncture. There are 2 at my chiro's clinic. Not covered by insurance so about $85 a visit but if it will help, it will be worth it! The sucky thing is PT is only doing consults, shows you a few things and sends you on your way. Ugh |
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Post by quinlove on Oct 29, 2020 4:45:44 GMT
My ex has had back problems for years. Nothing worked. He ordered an inversion table and put it together himself. It cost around $150. It actually looks quite professional. He says it does wonders and swears by it.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 29, 2020 11:10:28 GMT
When my back is having a flare up, I baby it for two days and then move to get out the kinks. I have PT exercises that I do daily and I really notice if I slack off. I find that if I rotate positions every 30 minutes, I do the best. Sit for 30, stand for 30, lay down for 30, repeat. It seems to get the muscles to relax quicker.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 11:24:18 GMT
Painscience is a really well written thorough web site I read when in pain. Back pain is such a universal problem I wish there were better solutions and I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 14:09:46 GMT
My ex has had back problems for years. Nothing worked. He ordered an inversion table and put it together himself. It cost around $150. It actually looks quite professional. He says it does wonders and swears by it. The table you strap into and hang upside down? I sadly can not use that due to POTS. Slept okay. I had dh put on Salonpas gel and got into a comfortable side position. Able to stand up better but a lot of tightness. Wearing a Salonpas patch. I got from sitting to standing. No couch today. Either the hard, firm dinning chair or standing. I am doing more stretches and will use the massage chair again when I take off my patch at 12 and before a new one goes on. Thank you for all of the links and suggestions peas! |
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