Question about back pain
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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Originally Posted by copter
Well I'm not in thearphy yet.MRI shows bludging disk.a degentering disk and some arthritus back there in my lower back.I'm not overweight.I guess after 30 some years of work has taken it's toll.My sister has had surgery about 6 mos ago and is still not much better.I'm susposed to go in for a bone density scan next week.Besides the patch I'm also on vicodin 10/500.Doc says only thing left is surgery.I'm going to stall on that until I see how my sister's turns out
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by WhichVette?
I'm an MD that works in Workers' Comp. Surgery should only be considered as a last resort, and only for certain types of injuries. Are you doing your exercises that you learned in therapy (if they in fact ever sent you)? A strong back is the best defense against pain and debility for most back patients.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,472
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From: Lake Ozark, MO
I think exercise plays a big part in getting better. My wife has had two surgeries, read the Sarno book, had a nerve oblation...refuses to exercise or try and work through the pain and is miserable..........
