everytime I bend my back and straighten back up I pinch a nerve, could this be permenant? Any way to fix it without surgery?
2007-09-23 19:52:52 · 11 answers · asked by Misty R 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Orthopedists try many different approaches before resorting to surgery. They will probably send you to physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the spine, maybe give you a TENS (transdermal electrical nerve stimulator) unit to help with the pain. It is simply a small box with wires coming out that you hook up to sticky pads on your back to send stimulating signals to the back. They also may want to try an LESI (lumbar epidural steroid injection) Many people find temporary relief with these injections, some even long term ease. I don't recommend a chiropractor. Good luck!!
2007-09-23 20:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be very unusual for a problem in the neck, as stated in one answer, to cause this problem. At every level of the spine nerves come out between the bones to provide muscle control and sensation. In the lower back these nerves merge together and go down the leg. Anything that irritates a nerve as it exits the spine may cause numbness, pain, and tingling down the leg. Usually this is a ruptured disc or arthritis. When this happens different positions will be worse. Coughing or sneezing might make it hurt. It may wake you at night. The bad news is that pain medicine is not very effective at dulling this pain. Using a heating pad, taking Advil (or Aleve), and rubbing Biofreeze or Icy Hot on the areas that hurt may be helpful. On average it can take 6 weeks for this to settle down. It can last longer. If you get weakness - inability to lift a leg or foot-dragging, for example, it is time to get evaluated with an MRI and to consider surgery. Otherwsie surgery is not usually recommended with a possible exception of someone having severe pain down the leg that simply isn't ging away. Back surgery often doesn't relieve the pain in the spine. I am never sure if physical therapy and chiropractic treatments help this or simply keep everyone busy while it is getting better on its' own.
2016-04-05 22:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try stretching every day. It works wonders. Make sure and get a good srtretch on your hamstrings.
Use good lifting techinques. Learn to squat and not bend over.
Bendng over and lifting 1 pound will put 680 someodd pounds of pressure on your lower back. sqatting will onloy put around 20 pounds pressure on your low back. Dont quote me on those numbers but they are close.
2007-09-23 20:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As to whether it's permanent or not that would depend on the cause. The only way to find out for sure what is causing it is to see your doctor for further evaluation of the situation to see what they think is going on.
2007-09-23 23:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a neurophysician. Hernia?
2007-09-23 20:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by triximetric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a good reputable chiropractor, & let him see you, he may need to take some x-rays, but he probably can relly help you.
2007-09-23 19:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by AnnaMaria 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first go see a physcian, get mri, ct scan, maybe a pain clinic could help you.....i do not suggest a chiorpracter.............. it could be you need physical therapy
2007-09-23 20:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by Psychologist In The House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must consult a physician about this
2007-09-23 19:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do surgery cos you dont get any guarantees.
2007-09-23 19:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by evan e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU NEED TO GO TO A CHIROPRACTOR!! I promise my mom had this problem and she feels soooo much better please try this it will definetly help
2007-09-23 19:59:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋