Chronic Lower Back Pain?

Question

Hello, Since i was about 17 i have been suffering from chronic back pain, which actually forced me out of school my senior year. I had a severe sciatica which was pinching the nerve so bad i could barely move. I walked really slowly, i coulden't turn my head, i had to be homeschooled for the rest of my senior year. ANYWAY. i am 19 now, and it is better, i can move better, but i still have a nagging pain in my lower back that will not quit. I know i do have a herniated disc, and Degenerative Disc Disease. Does anyone know any therapy that can help aleviate the pain? Please let me know. Thanks.

Answer 1

See a chiropractor (replicable one) seek strengthening exersises, as well as pain management. I have deterioration of the lowerer Lumbars and the discs are flattened I need to sleep with a pillow designed to keep the spine separated and wear orthodics in my shoes and do these exersises, I use ice for swelling and ibprofins for pain whichI don't like to get deoended on and drink LOTS of water to help to lubercate the joints. Good Luck I would try to hold off any surgery if possible. I know the pain. Hang in there.

Answer 2

Hi, Like you I have had chronic back pain since I was 20 (im now 31) I had three levels of disc herniation operated on at 20 and 1 level at 30 and now suffer with degeneration of the discs, however through surgery and other ways of managing pain I still skow ski and have a successful high pressure career.
I have tried a lot of ways to reduce pain levels, but would recommend you steer clear of chiropractors as they can often make the pain worse and lead to further impedment of the nerves.
I would suggest you try a physiotherapist, some also do accupunture which can deliver relief. The physio with also give you exercises which can help you increase the strength of the core muscles around your spine.
Exercise will also help and swimming is great for pepople with disc herniations.
The latest thing I have tried which is starting to work really well for me is prolotherapy. Have a look at www.prolotherapy.com and this will explain all about it. I also had it checked out by another doctor who researched it in all the medical journals we don't have access to, she said it is safe and can be effective. If you want to know any more about any of the treatments I have done, feel free to ask.
Good luck with it all, I hope you find something that helps you out. Try not to let it get you down as once you do find that relief you will live life to the full and have a great one.

Answer 3

SEE a chiropractor (it is likely to take a while) and work with a massage therapits you should be able to be physically normal again.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 4

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Chronic Lower Back Pain?
Hello, Since i was about 17 i have been suffering from chronic back pain, which actually forced me out of school my senior year. I had a severe sciatica which was pinching the nerve so bad i could barely move. I walked really slowly, i coulden't turn my head, i had to be homeschooled for the...

Answer 5

Whatever you do don't bother with a GP they are just not interested in back problems as I discovered. You need to find out what is causing the muscles to contract. It will cost you but I think your best bet is to see an orthopaedic surgeon; probably about £100 for a consultation and they would probably recommend an MRI scan. This will identify any real problems

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Have you considered a Chiropractor? Some people believe chiropractors are not real doctors or are fake...I used to be one of them. They do much more than crack your back. They provide an open line of communication for your central nervous system which provides great healing process for the body with may ailments. Consider finding a good chiropractor. He/she will xray and scan you back to learn of your problem and take the steps required to make you pain free.

Answer 8

I would stay away from Chiropractors and seek the help of a physical therapist. A physical therapist will give you strengthening exercises and will build your muscles up.
Also a massage therapist might help in addition to the physical therapy.

Answer 9

I have had luck w/ massage therapy , and Jacuzzi/ hot-tub/ whirlpool therapies. Unfortunately for me they’re not covered by my insurance. I have the problems you mentioned at the end of your question but the way I see it is pain is pain. Just make sure that it is still muscle /skeletal problem and not somthing new sneaking in under the cover of your previous problem.

Answer 10

Chiropractors are great, but if you have been going to one and are still in pain, you might want to consider acupuncture. My chiropractor will actually refer her patients to an acupuncturist if her treatments don't work.