I have had 4 back injections over the past 3 months, I have tried rest, traction via a an inversion table and PT's office - nothing worked for my herniated disc.  Any suggestions, as I am a lot of discomfort.\n\nThanks!!
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Herniated Discs. are usually due to the intervertbral disc becoming compressed. If the disc has ruptured the center (gel substance) is pressing on your spinal cord and causing pain. If the disc has ruptured there isn't much that can be done outside of surgery. If the disc is not ruptured yet, it can repair itself, but will take a good while. The steroid shots try to reduce the inflammation and swelling and keep that disc from pressing on that spinal nerve. One good way to prevent FURTHER injury and let the disc heal is to build up a certain muscle that most of us don't use well. Inside your back there is a sheet like muscle called the transversus abdominis muscle. It attaches to the spine and wraps around your whole waist. It forms a cynlinder and keeps the spine straight so you can work and lift effectively. This is what weight lifters try to simulate with a weight belt. If you notice the good ones, they won't use one. Why? They know how to exercise there OWN weight belt (transversus abdominis muscle and don't need one. When you exercise your transversus abdominis muscle it will feel weird, because you usually don't exercise it. It is a hard muscle to exercise because you usually don't use it much. Check the link below to an article on how to exercise it. If you build this muscle up really good, you should see a dramatic decrease in back problems. Good Luck!
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I would assume you have already been to the 2 sites you listed for information.  Depending on the severity of your spinal problems, there are products that can help you.  Last night on CTV news in Canada, there was a segment on Himilayan Goji Juice and what it has done for people with spinal issues.  There is medical validation on this as well as 72 clinical studies published on pubmed.org.\nContact me if you would like to hear more.
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i too have a herniated disc. the dr told me that if I had the surgery there is no gaurentee, that the problem will not return. so I opted not to have the surgery. yes I have numbness, not in my feet but my legs. I was told that if you can bend at the waist, arms reaching for the floor in front of your toes, legs must remain straight as possible in order for the back to pop, that your back will pop and it will help relieve the pressure and discomfort. often it works, but there are times i have done too much and this treatment doesnt work it is a hit and miss type treatment
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Ice it for 20 minutes, then heat for 20, then ice again... keep switching back and forth like this.\n\nBut for permamnent relief, go see a chiroprator.
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I have had the herniated disk. And from my experience and the best neuro surgeon in Arkansas according to Blue Cross Blue Shield. It will get worse it will come one day that you won't be able to get out of bed. That is due to the pressure it is putting on that main nerve. After a while the back pain doesn't bother you. It is the ability to work your legs. I couldn't drive because I wouldn't be able to hit the brake due to excessive pain.\nThe surgery is fast and simple it puts your disk back into place inside the vertebrae.  Right after surgery you will notice a lot of the pain is gone. It is great! And have little pain to work off. Once all is over your back will always have some kind of pain.\nAlso it will happen again 99% chances are good that it will be the same disk the one above it or below it. That is because this whole operation weaken those disks. I have had the surgery twice and mine was the same disk. \nHope this helps you\nTheedge62
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MAN I FEEL FOR YOU I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH R.S,D FOR YEARS NOW . WHICH IS A NERVE DISE. I,M GOING IN DEC.1 TO HAVE ASPINAL CORD STIMULATOR PUT IN TO SEE IF IT WILL CUT DOWN THE SOME SO I CAN GET OFF THE PAIN  MEDS OR CUT DOWN ON HOW MUCH I,M TAKING A DAY.IT SUCKS BUT WHAT CAN YA DO .E MAIL ME AT ICDDPPL1995 @YAHOO.COM.GOOD JUCK
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I don't know the full scope of your back condition.  But I would recommend a non-medication approach.  Try Chiropractic or Acupuncture.  Both are great a relieving even long-standing back pain (depending on what is wrong with you, of course).\n\nSorry, I know this doesn't really answer your specific question, but I hope it offers some healtier alternatives.  Good luck!
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I can treat back pain within 20 minutes also, but if you can do slip disc it is wonderful. Can you please tell me by mail how you achieve it and what is your success rate? My success rate in this area is about 90% and worried of some failures.
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I have had good results with a chiropractor for neck and back pain. Many people have had great success but you will find many have not and would tell you never. You need to ask around to people you know and find a good one in your area. Like any profession some do not know what they are doing. A good one should require a number of X-rays to make sure they understand your injury/problem. Work on your posture when you play your video games start sitting up properly and in a good chair - I know how kids sit for hours in a slump playing these games, so over years you may have caused this, plus you said that you were in an accident years back. good luck I know how you feel!
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My fiance has it and has had a lamenectomy and in January had a fusion operation.He also had an accident so there were other problems but,basically the surgery didn't help much,however he is on some medications that are really helping the pain.He sees a pain management doctor so if ur not,you will need to so that you can receive proper meds.Hydrocodone is very mild and doesn't help pain like that very much.He is on Oxycontin and Roxicodone.He is on a very high does,however.80mgs of Oxycontin 3 times a day and 30mgs of Roxicodone 3 times a day.It's quite alot but smaller doses would probably be beneficial to you.Good luck,I understand as I've seen the pain he has been in.
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It has worked for my level 8 chronic back pain. Like another poster mentioned though it can be expensive as you'll need repeat treatments for the effects to last. I got much more releif than I expected form just one treatment. But it only lasted about 2 days. \n\nvance
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I had that done. I was feeling better INSTANTLY, like someone flipped the pain switch back off. The disc was pressing on a nerve and I was in SO much pain prior to surgery. Hope your dad gets the same relief I did.\n\nTime off work will depend on what sort of a job he has. I don't have a physically demanding job and was back at work in a week.
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I have had 7 ESI (epidural steroid injection) in my back.  It really doesn't hurt at all.  They don't give you a shot in the disc, they shoot the steroid in the muscle in the area where you are having pain.  You will feel some soreness for about 2 days but then most people get relief from the original pain.  \n\nA shot into a disc is called a Discogram.  This procedure is done in preparation for back surgery and it is extremely painful.\n\nI hope I cleared things up for you.  I have been through all of this and am now getting ready to have back surgery but please keep in mind my case is unusual.  Most people get relief from the steroid injection.  Please feel free to message me if you need more information.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!  :)
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I just replied in your other thread...\n\nHere the link for a lasting solution against the slipped disc, the one-time treatment is called Atlasprofilax.
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You know, it is difficult to know if this is a result of the epidural or not. What does your physician say about it?\n\nChiropractic has good success with low back pain. Be sure to see a reputable chiropractor if you decide to do so.\n\nYou could try yoga or back stretching exercises, as well. Maybe a massage therapist?
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I work in a clinic that has a DRX9000.  I have also been treated using the DRX9000.  My take on the DRX9000 is that it is a very good tool to help treat disc injuries.  But, it is just a tool.  These machines are becoming quite popular, and rightfully so.  However, opening a clinic and buying the machine does not make you an expert at treating back pain.  If you are a twenty something in good physical shape with no previous episodes of back pain and have a single disc herniation, then the DRX9000 will probably work great as the only treatment necessary.  Unfortunately, this is rarely the case...at least in the patients I see.  Most patients have had bad pain for months or years.  These patients develop chronic muscle imbalances in the pelvis, sacro-illiac problems, and even secondary neck pain and stiffness.  Our clinic integrates MD's, PTs, and DCs to treat these conditions in addition to the DRX machine.  \n\nThe bottom line is that when used appropriately in combination with other appropriate treatments, the DRX9000 is very effective.  I was treated for a disc herniation at C5.  It has been two years since I was last treated and have had no return of symptoms.  \n\nThe peer reviewed research on the DRX9000 is very scarce.  I have no reason not to be honest with you, so I hope this helps.
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A slipped, or herniated, disc can be related to age and lack of exercise as well as any stresses placed on the back.  Gentle exercise, under the supervision of a doctor, is beneficial, as can be weight loss or in severe cases surgery.  The pain can be terrible, and pay attention to any signs of movement problems.  BTW, this may be beyond anything a chiropractor can do.