Back Pain

HELP!!! where can I get custom back rest? PLEASE help!!!

Hello friends I am experiencing major back pain from an SI issue / poor posture combined with trauma and injury.... I cannot seem to find a custom back rest anywhere..... The ones on the market either dont seem to fit me or dont fit well in my chair / seat etc.... I cannot afford to bu all new chairs...chiropractor told me to throw out my lazy boy... QUESTION: if we have custom made... click here to continue

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Pain bruising And lumps

Basically I got punched about 10 times on my back. Now there's bruising and lumps right down my spine and my left hand side is agony. I can walk but only on flat surfaces, steps make me cry, as does turning, sitting down, standing up or even rolling over in bed. Is this something that will pass or should I be worried as its the spine? :/... click here to continue

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what can I do next? l4 5 central protrusion not getting better.

Ive never heard of that I will check it out. Yes the traction definitely made things worse. I do try to walk every day but it is limited and more and more I am getting weakness and giving in on my left leg. Egoscue ......I will check it out thank you.... click here to continue

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what can I do next? l4 5 central protrusion not getting better.

You would not have tingling in your right leg if there was not nerve compression. Traction does not work for everyone and if you have one side tighter than the other can tear things apart and cause MORE pain as you have found. Active like walking may be good hurt more strenuous things can keep you from healing. The best bet would be posture based exercises from Egoscue.... click here to continue

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L5S1 disc herniated. Starting to become very depressed.

McKenzie is okay but Egoscue is far, far better. Instead of press ups try this: 1a) "Static extension on elbows" (Do a Google search) - To get your shoulders pulled back as well, pinch your shoulders together. --- or --- 1b) "Static back 90-90 position" (Do a Google search) - Put a rolled up towel -or- 2 soft foam balls under your lower back just below your beltline. NOTE: Discs... click here to continue

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Preventing back (and general musculoskeletal) pain

Most people don't want to listen to how they can heal and would prefer to suffer. It is a shame but that is what people want.... click here to continue

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On exercise

Bulging discs can heal. It's not a matter of core strength OR cardio. You have to get things moving and back into alignment. You can do this on your own by doing the correct exercises.... click here to continue

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Back Pain While Standing

Exercise that helps strengthen the back and abdominal muscles may be the most effective way to speed recovery. In addition to the exercises below, back-healthy activities such as swimming, walking, or movement therapy can help improve coordination, posture, and balance. Any mild discomfort felt at the start of these exercises should disappear as muscles become stronger. If the pain is more than mi... click here to continue

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Spinal fusion recovery

I can't begin to express how much anxiety these horror stories caused me before my fusion. Fortunately, like most spinal fusions, mine was a success. Yes, I woke up in a lot of pain (the surgery lasted 9 hours, thanks to immense scar tissue from a recently failed discectomy) but I could immediately feel that the pain in my right leg was gone. Sensation is already returning to my foot where before ... click here to continue

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lumbar radiofrequency ablation side effects

I had a good outcome when I had it done on my neck. 14 months later, I went back to do it again since it all went so well. This last time, I had severe swelling, numb left foot, then the whole left leg buckled for two days. My neck was so tender and I am going on two weeks after the procedure. I was terrified because this did not happen before. The pain is now worse than ever, the back of my hea... click here to continue

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lumbar radiofrequency ablation side effects

I had RF last summer and I was unable to walk for 2 weeks. My entire back was in a spasm and I could not move, get out of bed, dress or get out of a chair, without help. I literally could not be left alone and the office that did the RF denies that this is from RF. There are no studies or FDA reports on ALL the side effect of RF, for lumbar or cervical issues. Why are they not telling us everyt... click here to continue

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bujging disks and rectal pressure

Can bulging disks (L4 & L5) cause rectal pressure? Driving my wife nuts. Has been in spinal decomprssion treatment for 4 or 5 months and at first it seemed to help but now not sure. The rectal pressure seems to be more prevalent as of late. She has had a colinoscopy and has seen several other specialists. Can any one answer and help?... click here to continue

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Anyone Know What This Could Be?..bruised Feeling Mid Back?

I too have this bruised feeling on the mid back right on the spine. It hurts when touched or when i bend and I have had it for several years. It seems to be slowly getting more painful. I didn't used to notice pain when bending just when touched or when I lay down at night, but now when I bend as well. Has any of you ever found out from a doc what it is?... click here to continue

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what can I do next? l4 5 central protrusion not getting better.

First of all thank you for a fantastic informative forum.I am new to all this so please forgive me if I am a bit vague or naive in my comments.It all started back in december 2012 when I suffered a disk protrusion in the l4 5 area whilst carrying out some training at work. I am a firefighter and was told to wear our PPE in an incorrect manor. I am ex forces so I do as I am asked and ask questions ... click here to continue

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