Great minds think alike!CameronMartz:Doc,
That's funny timing- as you can see, I was already at work typing up my reply as you posted this. <g>
Cameron
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Great minds think alike!CameronMartz:Doc,
That's funny timing- as you can see, I was already at work typing up my reply as you posted this. <g>
Cameron
Gidds:Unfortunately I am stuck with dr.s at school but I like my particular doc so hopefully he can fix it or give me a referral. Anything I ought not being doing until I see him? At the moment I am parked on the couch in an upright position that is the least uncomfortable.
Yep! When I was in the Army, I was working on the cylinder heads of a 5 ton transport truck. I stood up turned to see where my buddy was, slipped-fell and landed on my side/hip.pipedope:A herniated disc can go from little or no pain at all to "Please kill me now!" in an instant.
CameronMartz:Lying on your stomach hugging a pillow is way better than sitting. Sitting will take the pressure off the inflammation and might relieve some pain, but again, it will allow the disc material to go wherever it wants to. Lying on your stomach will take the compression off your spine while preserving a concave curve in your lower back.
Avoid forward bending, like picking things up off the floor.
Beyond that, you need to be getting your advice directly from a physical or PT who can diagnose you in person. <g> Ask your school doctor for a referral to a McKenzie Certifed Physical Therapist. You can find the ones in your area at
http://www.mckenziemdt.org/index_us.cfm
Cameron
kent_1848:That is so wierd to hear other people talk about McKenzie. I have had back trouble for most of my life, and my wife is a PT! Anyway, to make a long story short, she became the director of of PT spinal clinic. She took the McKenzie course, and I haven't had any trouble with my back since...knock on wood. Anyway, I think McKenzie is definately the way to go, and getting a therapist that is certified in it is the icing on the cake...you don't have to read a horribly boring book that way
BIGSAGE136:I am currently seeing a neurologist whose best advice is to do absoultely nothing for the next 8 weeks. I plan to do just as he says,especially since he has told me I'm extremely lucky to be alive.
Any other advice?:06: