Has anyone got this problem and can you help me find a way of living with the pain. I take strong tablets and have tryed lots of Doctors and new age healers but nothing has worked.
Davidatwco
2007-05-03 17:08:19 · 5 answers · asked by davidwco 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Back pain is nefariously difficult to treat with any sucess, it's just a matter to trying different things until you find the combo that works for you. You have surgical options to fuse the discs, although that may not alleviate all the pain and it will limit your lower back mobility permanently. You can also try physcial manipulation, either at the hands of a chiropracter or a Doctor of Osteopathy. You can try a TENS unit, which is an electrical shock device which delivers a low electric shock to the nerve that's screaming to overload it and shut it down. Long soaks floating in a pool or hot tub take pressure off as well sometimes. Don't discount the medications entirely, they have uses, and sometimes work best in combination with other things. You can also try an inversion board, to hang upside down and decompress the spinal column a little. It won't be a permanent solution, of course, but it will take some pressure off the damaged discs and nerves. Otherwise, there is no one size fits all solution. You just have to experiment and find what works best for you.
2007-05-03 17:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to my world. I have this and some other serious back issues also. When I'm really sore I fold a towel and lay on the floor with it in the small of my back just above my hips. (like a flat square) It will take your breath away at first but as you relax you'll feel better. Bring one bent knee up at a time and do very small stretches to your chest and to each shoulder. It will help. Just go very slow and relax as you do it. Walking is good in moderation. Get gel insoles for your shoes. Take your pills when you need them. Make sure you sleep with a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side and do not sleep on your stomach. Get a new mattress and be sure to keep our weight reasonable. Do not lift anything heavy. Good luck. I know how you feel.
2007-05-04 00:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, can relate.. bottom 4/5 vertebrae are out in my back.. injured it about 12 yrs ago and since have had two children.. once you hurt your back, tha's bout it.. is somethin ya usually have to tollerate rest of ur life, my dad worked as mechanice for 15 yrs when he was younger, before teachin, and caused him to have back troubles, ontop of hurting his back from a fall when he was teenage, he's never had surgery, but does have deteriorating discs, he's gone to different doctors as have I.. just have to watch what you do now, i love my heating pad, really does help losen the back some, and i've been on perks , muscle relaxers, all sorts.. just gotta find some ways that help you ease it.. i've known a few people that have had back surgery and after wishin they hadn't because they ended up worse, had infections after surgery etc. Hope you find somethin to help.. soak in hot baths if you dont' have jacuzzi, i do even for little time will make it feel better. take care.
2007-05-04 00:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by rootzgirl34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many different Chiropractors have you seen? It may be time to seek a few professional consultations from these specialists in degenerative spinal disorders.
2007-05-04 00:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have they considered surgery to repair them? See a good orthopedic doc for surgery and also see a pain management doc too.
2007-05-04 00:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋