Prawn
I had prolapsed C5/6 and was told I needed surgery and that was that. I found a fab acupuncturist who also did very hard chinese massage and after about 10 treatments I was okay and did not need surgery. She said she knew of a number of people in the same situation.
Doctors: If the only tool you have is a hammer...
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Originally posted by zeitghostWas the one causing the pain a Vauxhall?
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Originally posted by Emily View PostHi,
I slipped a disk in the summer - I couldn't stand up straight for about a week and the pain was horrific. I went to a sports masseur who sorted the peripheral muscular pain out and then I signed up for personal training to build up my core stability. The only way I've ever found to combat back pain is to strengthen your core. It worked wonders, I have no issues now.
I know some people are averse to exercising because they fear hurting their back more, or are simply just averse to exercise, but believe me it does work wonders!!!
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Hi,
I slipped a disk in the summer - I couldn't stand up straight for about a week and the pain was horrific. I went to a sports masseur who sorted the peripheral muscular pain out and then I signed up for personal training to build up my core stability. The only way I've ever found to combat back pain is to strengthen your core. It worked wonders, I have no issues now.
I know some people are averse to exercising because they fear hurting their back more, or are simply just averse to exercise, but believe me it does work wonders!!!
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I suffer from a bad back and had an MRI scan - wear and tear on lower discs, not going to get any better.
However, as I've said before, these help tremendously if you spend all your time in IT, even when your back hurts, sitting in one of these gets your posture right and relieves the spasms.
http://www.posturite.co.uk/Posturite...tegory/Chairs/
Also, I found the seating in my car wasn't correct and I was constantly leaning forward to change gear. I bought a TVR and now the endorphins produced remove all the back pain.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostAm suffering from this at the moment. Sitting at the computer makes it worse.
I guess my limbo dancing days are over. Anyone had this treated (MRI scans and surgery) or do I have to walk round like I have a carrot up my @rse for the rest of my years.
Bloody old age.
Usually if you can walk it is a slipped disc, a ruptured disc usually leaves you immobile for a while, well my mother was anyway.Last edited by BlasterBates; 10 January 2008, 12:14.
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I have the L4/L5 prolapse and get the sciatica/herniation problems occassionally. Last years episode must have aged me 10 years with the pain!
The main problem I have is muscle wasting in left leg due to sciatic nerve compression causing neural interference. Anyone else had this misfortune?
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostAm suffering from this at the moment. Sitting at the computer makes it worse.
I guess my limbo dancing days are over. Anyone had this treated (MRI scans and surgery) or do I have to walk round like I have a carrot up my @rse for the rest of my years.
Bloody old age.
There are a set of exercises that can help (physio can give you them) and its crucial not to sit down for long periods without getting up and moving about.
I won't have surgery as its a discomfort in my leg rather than severe back pain (which I had several years ago when I slipped a disc).
Chiros helped with initial back pain around the discs, but never fixed sciatica running down the leg over a longer period so I stopped going.
Its discomfort rather than agonising pain, so I won't consider surgery unless its an absolute last resort.
Get a car with Recaro-type seats with good lumbar support, work chair also.
Or just stop working - even better.
Keep us posted.
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Originally posted by tay View Post.. sciatic nerve is getting crushed by muscles in your ass. ...
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Originally posted by tay View PostThis is not a cure... but it is amazinf to alleviate sciatic symptoms.
The reason sciatica hurts (in the end) is becuse the sciatic nerve is getting crushed by muscles in your ass. So massaging these muscles is key.
What helps greatly is a...
TENNIS BALL!
Get the ball and put it against the wall.. and then press against the ball with the part of your ass that feels sore and knotted up. Gently roll the ball about as its wedged between the wall and your ass.
The ball isnt to hard so doesnt hurt, but is firm enough to knead the bunched and spasming muscles. Its like doing a self massage.
This works for all sorts of back troubles where muscles are bunching up.
Obviously its not a cure as the underlying issue is not getting fixed, but... it will alleviate the pain immediately.
I use this method and my wife is also good at massaging my ass... thats true love!
I always do pilates on a Monday night which protects against both types of pain.
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Originally posted by Weltchy View PostI've been suffering from a lapsed disc and sciatica for about ten years now. First occurred in my early twenties during football training. These days, it seems to flair up every six to nine months, funnily enough with the last bout having kicked off yesterday during a game of squash.
Of course, being ultra-competitive, I had to carry on playing and win, but I think I may pay for it over the next few days. The pain normally lasts for about a week or so.
Takes yer mind off it
PS: Get somebody else to carry the Battery. You wouldn't want to aggravate the back pain would you ?
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I've been suffering from a lapsed disc and sciatica for about ten years now. First occurred in my early twenties during football training. These days, it seems to flair up every six to nine months, funnily enough with the last bout having kicked off yesterday during a game of squash.
Of course, being ultra-competitive, I had to carry on playing and win, but I think I may pay for it over the next few days. The pain normally lasts for about a week or so.
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