I was injured in a car accident October of 2006. I have had many many backproblems arrise from no where. I never had a history of any back problems before. Now, i have gotten masassaged, x-rayed. I have had 4 spinal steroidal injections in my spine (not pleaseant) spinal decompression therapy, as well as 3 other physical therapy rehab courses. None of these have worked. My back pain hurts 24/7. stops for no one, but the degree of pain will randomly fluxuate depending on the situation. I am completely out of what to do now. I guess i should tell you WHATS wrong with me. I have 7 bulging discs in lumbar, 3 of those bulging discs are degenerated. and all of that together combined with Spondylosis, makes for one painful spine. I have tried everything. All the excercises and the medications, and other special treatment plans. Nothing works. I’m looking for someone who has found something that has worked.
#1 by mistify on February 14, 2010 - 5:53 am
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To go along with what the above poster said, you can find a PT who is credentialed in the McKenzie method by going to http://www.mckenziemdt.org
You said you’ve had 3 courses of PT before, but made no mention of what type of PT you had, so mabe this would be an approach for you to try if you haven’t already
#2 by Wendy R on February 14, 2010 - 9:12 am
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My husband slipped a disc and went to a Physical Therapist that specialized in the McKenzie method. He had amazing results. He also recommends the book “Treat Your Own Back” by Robin McKensie. There is also a product called Flex Protect that helps with joint health and is a natural pain reliever. You can find it at the following website. I hope you find relief from your pain!!!
#3 by Thomas Ong on February 15, 2010 - 2:17 am
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In the absence of any neurological signs, try 60 visits of Manipulative therapy (chiropractic included) together with the physical rehab. If that fails, try Minimally invasive surgery (nucleoplasty or percutaneous laser discectomy)