Spinal disc answers (3381)

A: Exercise helps back pain. what is a pushbike? Is it like a bicycle that you pedal? I used to ride a mtn bike and as long as I didn''t over do it I actually felt somewhat better in my back. Low impact exercise, such as bike riding or swimming, is good. So is yoga. It''s generally recommended with back injuries that you work on strengthening your core muscles to offset the pressure on your back. Ask your doctor about the level of exercise for your particular condition, and don''t overdo it. Riding a pushbike is excellent for some back problems. I rode a lot when I had a prolapsed disc (slipped disc) and it helped enormously, and I haven''t suffered any long term consequences. I have had bulging discs and I have had...

A: Exercise helps back pain.. what is a pushbike? Is it like a bicycle that you pedal? I used to ride a mtn bike and as long as I didn’t over do it I actually felt somewhat better in my back.. Low impact exercise, such as bike riding or swimming, is good. So is yoga. It’s generally recommended with back injuries that you work on strengthening your core muscles to offset the pressure on your back. Ask your doctor about the level of exercise for your particular condition, and don’t overdo it.. Riding a pushbike is excellent for some back problems. I rode a lot when I had a prolapsed disc (slipped disc) and it helped enormously, and I haven’t suffered any long term consequences.. I have had bulging discs and I have had...

A: Don''t lift anything heavy for at least a month. Make sure you get plenty of rest. Alternate between hot and cold therapy, and take some OTC anti-inflammatory medication. If your doctor recommends it, you could try cortisone shots, also. Make sure you are under a doctor''s care, because back problems can worsen easily and become extremely painful. Conservative treatments such as manipulation, decompression, traction therapy, and physical therapy are all great methods to treat a protruding disc. Most of the time, patients will find significant relief with solid conservative care and patient compliance with recommended home care exercises. Consult either a chiropractor or physical therapist for these treatment options. Some physical therapy can be applied-...

A: Don''t lift anything heavy for at least a month. Make sure you get plenty of rest. Alternate between hot and cold therapy, and take some OTC anti-inflammatory medication. If your doctor recommends it, you could try cortisone shots, also. Make sure you are under a doctor''s care, because back problems can worsen easily and become extremely painful. Conservative treatments such as manipulation, decompression, traction therapy, and physical therapy are all great methods to treat a protruding disc. Most of the time, patients will find significant relief with solid conservative care and patient compliance with recommended home care exercises. Consult either a chiropractor or physical therapist for these treatment options. Some physical therapy can be applied-...

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A: classic New England Journal of Medicine study found 64% of healthy individuals (no pain) had protruding or herniated discs, even severe.  so the discs are not always the cause of pain.  food for though on that.  anyways, if the disc is herniated as seen on mri for example some of the disc material is now in the spinal canal and no change will occur.  if the disc is protruding it certainly can be repositioned to its normal spot between vertebrae potentially.  low stress exercise such as McKenzie approach (good google search term) exercises can accomplish this.  ...

A: I would not suggest she use it without consent from her doctor. As the other answer indicated, start with a low setting. Massage is an excellent method of therapy when done by a trained professional. Sadly, chairs and "thumpers" are made for a generic body size. Sometimes they work well for one person, but can do damage to another. As a massage therapist with hundreds of hours working for doctors, I can assure you the damage they can do is not worth the risk....

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A: hi RAD4JC, sorry to hear you have that pain....and so difficult without insurance etc.  I know what you mean about ''spreading'' questions.  I have OA throughout my spine....didn''t think it would get worse...now I have pain in right elbow down to mid-way on arm.  Difficult to say whether or not your OA is spreading....is your pain a throbbing type or like a sharp, needle-like electric shock?  Are you able to get meds for it? Try and get back.  Best of luck....

A: DTS Machine Hi Carmen, spinal surgery rarely if ever works out to the patients benefit in the long run due to cascading disc herniations above the fusion as well as relentless scar tissue proliferation. Outcome studies are consistently abysmal but here is hope. With aggressive therapeutic ultrasound and manipulation, scar tissue can be minimized. Pain control at the moment should be adressed by you or your husband to your doctor, these procedures always hurt. The following ones do not! The reason I am spending so much effort into explaining these options after the fact is simply this, your husband will more than likely face surgery as an option again and again. Each time becoming more risky and debilitating, utilizing these proven...