I have recently been diagnosed with a protuding disk just above the sacrum. I am 32 years old and am wondering how this injury will affect my life. Will I have chronic problems? I am in the process of enlisting in the military and as of right now I think I would be disqualified. Are there any good treatments or other solutions to get my back to 100%?
2007-02-22 04:58:33 · 7 answers · asked by gusman20 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
A "protruding" disk at L5-S1? Who gave you this diagnosis? They should have also written two consults for you, one to Physical Therapy, the other to Ortho. Please don't tell me this diagnosis was given by a "Chiropractor." How did they arrive at this conclusion and what sort of treatment plan was offered? People can go years without even knowing they have a "potential" problem. If you truly have an HNP (herniated Nucleus Pulposis), you will require both of those consults mentioned earlier. Are you symptomatic? If you have no symptoms, my recommendation is continue on with your life as though nothing has happened. If however, you do indeed have syptoms, go see your physical therapist and orthorpod. Discuss with them, their recommendations and options available to you. As for the Navy, they will require full documentation from your physician, x-rays, any MRIs or CT scans. Generally, an injury of this sort and magnitude is a disqualifier, but you can always petition for a waiver. While I always enjoyed a good challenge (back patient), most healthcare providers don't. Sad to say, most don't really know diddly squat when it comes to the mechanics of A & P. Go, see your doctor and get the consults.
2007-02-22 05:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by Doc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Talk to some people and ask about a good chiropractor in
your area. I have visited them frequently and Its well worth it?
Of course like anything else there is some better than others
so Its important to find a reputable one. I didnt believe in chiropractic until I desperately needed a job and went to work for one. I had suffered with migraines for years and he was the only one that helped. That was in 1980.. Ive had 2 migraines since and when one starts to come back I go again and within a half
hour my migraine was gone. Misalignment of the vertebrae
can reek havoc on your body. Your pain will only get worse if
the disc is protruding and not given a chance to heal.
2007-02-22 05:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by kat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just found out I have a protuding disk in my neck Im only 25 and was wondering the same thing. I got to have special tests done soon and then to see a surgeon about what to be done for it. My doctor said they either do surgery or therapy did the offer any of those to you? if not you should talk to your doctor about both treatments and see what one will work better for you. I think as long as your carful with your back and if its not that bad yet you should be able to do anything you could before.
2007-02-22 05:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Amy D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A protruding disc is not just going to go away, and any pain it now causes will be exacerbated by strenuous physical activity. Good luck in finding a decent doctor, and forget about the military, I'm afraid.
2007-03-01 22:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go back to this doctor and find out what treatment which means surgery they plan to do. If you went to a chiropractor go to a real doctor and get a second opinion!! Then after that talk to your recruiter and see what he has to say about your injury, because you can't fake your way out of it, they do a physical exam.
2007-02-26 11:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See comment from "doc" above - I just want to add one thing: in some parts of the country, it seems that orthopedic surgeons are the back surgeons. In other parts (like pacific NW) it seems that neurosurgeons do the back surgeries.
You may just want to start with the family doctor, and see who he trusts as a back specialist.
You also do need to get in to PT. The therapist can help you with your present pain (if any),and can also help you to keep future problems to a minimum.
Go to APTA.org, click on "find a PT" , and search your home area.
Good Luck!
2007-02-22 15:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jason W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when you were diagnosed, you should have spoke to your doctor about these concerns. someone on here with no medical back ground will be able to help you. call the doc.
2007-02-22 05:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by deeshair 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋