Herniated disc in the L4/L5 region??

[GODEEP]

Do you ask you doctor for performance tips on your snowmobile? I would say talk to a back specialist and listen to him!

F_ck off! I have had 3 surguries and others on here have had to go through surgury as well prick. There is nothing wrong with getting advise from the people like me that have already been through this stuff. Ofcourse he is gonna see a doctor, but doctors want your money and want you to get a surgury done.

Its fkn idiots like you that dont even need to be on snowest..

 

[CatWoman]

Saw a chiro and after a couple of visits he was able to get the pain thing down to minimal, took the pressure off the disc. He gave me a couple of excersizes to do to strengthen my lower abs. If you can keep your stomach muscles in shape you will have far less problems with your back.

Good Luck with yours. Best advice: 1)Take it easy for awhile. If you keep lifting and crap like your used to it can keep bulging and not heal right. Give it a chance to heal a bit then work it back to where you were before it happened. Just don't try to do everything right away - it does take a little time. 2)Get a "BackThing" from R.U. Outside (about $70) and wear it while you are lifting anything other than a cold one for awhile. Helps hold the heat in around the muscles in your back and keep them from getting as tight. Again, Good luck.

In the end for me. Drugs and morning exercise. Mild pain ... Naproxin (Aleve) lots of pain Flexeril. For me Flexeril works as good as an Epideral but is several thousand cheaper.

Now that you have the injury I am sad to say you must deal with the pain.

Pain management my friend.

Just kind of quoting off of a few replies. For me, L4/5 and S1. A GOOD Chiro has done wonders for me. Take advantage of AO's offer!! You have to relearn how you used to be able to do things, and make that a total lifestyle change. I still ride, but *if* I get stuck, I get assistance. I can't lift as much as I used to be able to in every day life (especially repetition wise), but I have learned to live with the changes (I was NEVER one to ask for help with things, and now I do).

I tried the shot......didn't do squat for me.....besides weight gain.

Flexeril is what I use when I'm really tweaked out, and need that down time (I'll get physically sick from the pain).

One of the things I learned from my Doc, Physical Therapist, and my Chiro, was that a seated row is one of the best exercises you can do (if done in proper form). I love floating the river, and have my own pontoon boat, so that was much easier for me to get out for some enjoyment, while I was exercising my back/stomach-abs/arms/etc (instead of sitting on a rowing machine). I started out easy, on the lake, then to the river (the hubby unloads and loads).

I also have the BackThing from RU Outside to use for my *active* times (ie. riding).

Bottom line is you need to talk with your doctor, make sure he knows the kinds of things you'd like to still do, and work together to somewhat make that happen. Getting a second opinion is a good thing. My Neuro actually recommended my Chiro, and they work together with some patients. That is a good thing to see.

 

[winter brew]

Have been through alot of the options you have. Ruptured L5/S1 about 7-8 years ago, could barely walk without tears in my eyes and needed alot of narcotics to be able to sleep laying down (discs fill with fluid and get bigger, causing more nerve pain when laying down). Chiropractic care did nothing (for ME), microdiscectomy surgery was unsuccessful as the removed material was replaced with scar tissue and put more pressure on the nerve. **** steroids did nothing. I found relief from a combination of physical therapy and epideral cortisone injections....they provided almost instant relief and I continue to use the injection option as needed, about every 6-12 months and I try to stay in OK physical condition and not do anything to aggravate the lower back like lifting a stuck sled alone. I don't do big jumps/drops like I want, but I am grateful to still be able to ride.
Listen to your doctor, try to avoid surgery....exercise ALL other options first! Don't be afraid of the injections, they are a bit uncomfortable but can give your body the relief it needs to help heal itself.

 

[markoo]

Are you sober?

Hey godeep you should relax a bit. Pj wrote that his doctor wants to try physical therapy first. Sounds like good advise to me. Maybe you should see a doctor about your anger issues!