How Do You Deal With Chronic Back Pain?
I have tried massage, physio, acupuncture and cupping for my back pain. My doctor has just been prescribing pain killers. I am only 26 years old and Im petrified I am going to have back pain for the rest of my life. I work in disability services and support clients with disabilities and it is very physic work. Please help me.
October 31st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
You need to go easy on your back & let it recover as best it can until & unless you dr. decides you need surgery. Surgery should be a last resort as any surgery carries a risk of exacerbating the problem & death. So take it easy, use anti-inflammatories & the pain killers. Pamper your back. Get your doctor to write a work limit–like you can’t lift over 20 lbs for the next 2 weeks or you can’t do a lot of bending, etc. You might need bed rest for a few days. Talk to your doctor if your work causes you pain or distress.
Our spines are incredibly strong & our body really does heal itself many times because it WANTS to be healthy! Just give it time.
Others have said chiropractor–yes, they can be a great relief & heal/cure our bodies too, but it takes weeks or months for improvement. You’re going to be fine, just be patient!
October 31st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
My wife hurt her back in a car accident several years ago and she tried just about every non-surgical treatment around, including the ones you mentioned along with piriformis injections, sound therapy, and chiropractic adjustments.
They all offered some relief, although for her it was temporary. She was considering microdiscectomy when her chiropractor suggested spinal decompression.
There are several types of machines that are used for this type of therapy: VAX-D and DRX9000 are the two most popular.
Some VAX-D reviews at this site:http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-tr…
Some links to DRX9000 reviews here: http://www.drx9000spinaldecompression.co…
My wife ended up using the DRX9000. It was expensive — probably $4000 in total and she had to go through two rounds of 20+ sessions. However, after the 40 or so treatments her back was pretty much healed! We were REALLY happy!
The therapy has it’s naysayers and I’m sure it doesn’t work for everyone. A lot depends on the root cause of your particular back problem. However, I would definitely say it’s something you should at least explore.
If it works for you then it’s worth it not to have to go through back surgery.
October 31st, 2009 at 5:00 pm
how many sessions of acupuncture have you had, i have had all of that and now have injections, go to your gp and ask him/her to refer you to a orthopaedic clinic and see a back specialist. ive suffered for 5 years and still suffer even with treatment. I bet when you feel that your having a good day you do as much as you can Wrong only do light duties, maybe change of job, but for now see a specialist.
good luck,ps i go to a mr dyson at st albans
October 31st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
You have to build strong muscles on the back so the spinal cord can stand on..not on the nerves as it is very painful. So, exercise like..sitting on the back and lift the legs up..is the only safe exercise to build these muscles while you are having back pain. I couple of days you will be ok. Back pain is no longer a problem, as long as you build these muscles on it.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
You have to learn what works for you…I personally stopped taking the pain meds and have stuck to aspirin. (L4 & L5 herniated discs) Light activity for me is good… A lot of walking etc. but when I over do it, my back lets me know.
Everyone is different and you have to find out for yourself..The docs don’t have a ll the answers!
October 31st, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Hi. Have you tried going to a chiropractor? You need to find a good one though, so ask your friends for recommendations. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
November 1st, 2009 at 1:28 am
Try a decent Chiropractor.