Comments for Physical Therapists

Comment on Burnt Out Occupational And Physical Therapist Searching For Greener Pastures….? by Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:05:20 +0000

Did you come up with anything? I just hit 31 and I am so burned out I feel like I just can’t go on. My patients get better in spite of me, not because of me.

Comment on Can Your Siatic Nerve Pain Run Up Your Back? by sciatica cure

sciatica cure — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:27:06 +0000

Sciatica is typically a diagnosis used for the S1 nerve. this pain runs down the butt to the back of the legs and even to the calf and feet. If you are having pain to your butt and front of thigh then this is not sciatica. if you are having both symptions at the same time then something else is going on. good luck

Comment on How Can I Sell A Barely Used Nu Step 4000 Recumbent Stepper? Where Can I Find A Buyer? by debbie peake

debbie peake — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:02:33 +0000

I am interested in the nustep. Where are you located and how much is it?

Comment on Lumbar Pain Only While Sitting!!!!! …spinal Decompression With Drx9000? by Gary

Gary — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:31:06 +0000

I have had the exact same symptoms for two 1/2 years..I take pills trying acupuncture etc..some improvement but sitting is a disaster and 5-10 mins can ruin a whole day..let me know if you ever heard of anything to help you sit

Comment on Post Accident Neck And Back Pain Not Getting Better. Had Pre-existing Conditon. Advice? by Cindy Thomas

Cindy Thomas — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:19:36 +0000

In the above paragraph I forgot to mention that she is having a lot of pain now.

Comment on Post Accident Neck And Back Pain Not Getting Better. Had Pre-existing Conditon. Advice? by Cindy Thomas

Cindy Thomas — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:17:59 +0000

My 14 year old daughter was in an 18 wheeeler auto accident (hit the auto from the back) She had a pre-existing condition of mild scoliosis. Her back, however had not caused her pain Could the auto accident affect her scoliosis? Cindy Thomas

Comment on Have You Ever Felt This Way About A Loved One Dying? by sgtozzys

sgtozzys — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:53:08 +0000

Your bravery and unselfishness is commended….you feel compashion for your mother and pray that god has that same compasion so that you dont have to see her suffer….she will be in a better place because in the end it is quality not quantity. I also experienced this with my Grandfather. He passed away with cancer at 66. He two was in alot of pain and we prayed that god would take him home…Well two months after being diagnosed and lots of prayers we lost him but we knew he went home. The night he died he was in the bed with my grandma. he woke up and took her hand and said”i love you” he kept repeating it until my grandma said”i know jim go home” he then repeated “home” until he was gone. I pray that you and your family have peace please do not feel guilty.

Comment on Has Anyone Ever Had A Bulging Disk In The Back That Impinged Or Was Touching On A Nerve? How Was It Treated? by Digital Age

Digital Age — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:12:32 +0000

The doctor is giving you pain killers. What you really need is an anti-inflammatory agent: you need a steroid.
Not an anabolic steroid, lol, like bodybuilders take…I’m talking about a cortisol type steroid, and anti-inflammatory.
That is the short term fix.
The long term fix is to have an operation.

Comment on Have You Ever Felt This Way About A Loved One Dying? by sometime

sometime — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:45:42 +0000

it is very normal, you don’t want to see her suffer and you know she doesn’t want to be in the position she is in. we do all we can do to keep them as long as we can but inside we know it would be best for all when it is over. I know of a couple of cases where the person was given permission to go ahead and rest, that it will be o.k. and we understand, sometimes that’s all it takes. I hope this comforts you in your time of need.

Comment on Has Anyone Ever Had A Bulging Disk In The Back That Impinged Or Was Touching On A Nerve? How Was It Treated? by Alanna

Alanna — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:29:26 +0000

Just like to start by saying that everyone is different and it is such a tough decision to make. I know I felt very alone when I injured my back so I hope this helps. A year ago I injured my back, herniated 2 discs, crushed my spinal chord and did nerve damage. I had severe pain (even painkillers could not take the edge off) in my left leg, it started as a pain/lump feeling in my left butt cheek then all the way down the sign of my leg into my foot, I also had numbness at times. I ended up in hospital, MRI’s, scans etc. I was adament that I wasn’t having surgery because I have had friends who have ended up worse and I wanted to try a more conservative approach first so had a spinal injection of cortisone. These don’t work for everyone, you just have to try. Although the surgeon didn’t think it would work because of the severity a year later and I’m doing better, I still get a little pain in my foot but that’s about it. It has been a really long journey and really depressing at times too. My journey has been check ups with my surgeon, physiotherapy, anti inflammatories and painkillers, and core strengthening exercises to relieve the pressure off my back. My physio wouldn’t even touch my back to start with he just gave me some great exercises to strengthen my core and told me to walk lots (hard in the beginning when it is so painful). It is confusing when money comes into it and I’m in Australia so didn’t really have that problem as everything was paid for anyway. I am now off painkillers and able to drive now (short distances) and work 16 hours a week on a gradual return (my employers are fantastically supportive). It may sound a bit hippy and I was skeptical at first but I am taking a new herbal treatment called “nalgesic”, it is so helpful that it is like gold here and pretty hard to get but for me works better than the other drugs ever did, it is just the spice turmeric, when I run out I just take a teaspoon of it a day. I would say….try anything to avoid surgery if you can, if you can’t then that’s ok too, I know the pain and people who haven’t had this problem just cannot understand how debilitating it really can be. I have also got some great aids for sitting and supports for my back which have helped, especially driving. Sitting is bad, try to only sit for 10 minutes at a time (if you can!) and walk if you can too. Please make sure you go to someone trustworthy for treatment, research them well. My advice, try conversative approaches first then look into surgery. Good luck, keep your spirits high as I know it can be really tough. If you want to contact to for any more info, please email me. Alanna