Doctors have not medically researched the back until more recently.  Why is it so painful, forever! why does it not just heal like everything else?
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Doctors can't fix the back because the back muscles, bones and spine are so intricate that if they were to fix correct it with surgery it would not heal as it should to give good results.  This is why they need to see the back in very bad shape to operate.  Because the spine runs right through the back there is a higher risk that they would actually make your back worse if something went wrong in the surgery.  people have herniated disks, ruptured disks etc that give them back pain because the bones are rubbing on each other when they should normally be cushioned by the disks.  Medicine and researchers have not found a way to go in and repair the disk and adjust it and put everything back together.  Also when they fix it it doesn't mean that the disk won't rupture or herniate again.  Even though you may be in a lot of pain, believe me, it could be worse.   I do now.
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tens will help for a while, until your body gets use to it.  what is does is send stimulation to the brain at a faster rate than pain.  tens usually is a short term, and it masks the pain but will not cure it, check with your doctor for other options like physical therapy (look into manual therapy) or chiropractic, the only way to "cure" back pain is to fix the problem.\ntens will help if this back pain just happened and you use it to control pain during the healing process.
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You really need to be evaluated by your healthcare professional. If you don't have one, you may want to try an orthopedist. Temporary back pain is one thing but when it's affecting your way of life or increasing, there's some issues there!
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My back was hurting so bad it was hard for me to stand for long periods or sit,it was like a burning pain right in my lower back,I went to the chiropractor and he said the reason I was having so much pain is because my pelvic had shifted (I never heard of that before),but now since I've been going it has eased up some. I have had back problems for years also,but more so since I've had my kids. Go to the chiropractor and find out for sure though!!!
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Your condition is not so common for someone your age, but it does happen. Surgery wouldn't be the answer especially bone fusion. That's a pretty big deal and usually a last resort, mostly done in patients with instability in their back, or severe disc degeneration. Trust me, you don't want to go there. \n\nThe first step I would take is to go and see a chiropractor regardless of what your MD thinks. You may receive full pain relief without the cost of injections and pain killers. Someone your age will recover quickly if you are in descent health already, i.e not over weight and inactive. \n\nIf you are opposed to that try massage therapy or physical therapy. Most recent research has proven that chiropractic is better for long term pain relief of lower back pain than physical therapy or massage therapy.\n\nThere is a company offering free massage via a table using jade rollers and intense heat. The name of the company is ceragem. The web site is www.ceragem.com  Check for a location in your town. They are not everywhere so if you are in a small town you are out of luck. \n\nIf you must have surgery please visit this web site www.laserspineinstitute.com It is the only type of surgery to consider if you are a candidate for it.\n\nGood luck and ask a friend for a good chiropractor in your area. It could make all the difference in the world\n\nA quick note on spinal decompression:  It is covered by insurance if you find a DO or MD with the unit. Chiropractic offices that have them are overcharging as it should only be 2 to 3 grand for the proceedure. It is effective but also not 100%. Try manipulation first. If thats not successful try decompression but do it at an MD or DO's facility for insurance sake.
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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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Don't fret\nOf all the complimetary practices, Acupuncture is the one with atleast some reasearch backing. Recent study proved it to be effective especially in back pain.\nSo people are noticing and things take time, to filter through.\nIt is rotten timing now in the NHS - most essential services alike counselling are being cut back, services are being sold off to private providers within hospitals - You are therefore seeing redundancies for the first time. Is this the best time for introducing acupuncture while our beloved patricia is balancing the books ?\nYou have to be patient.
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Haha! You're weird. No, seriously... have a trainer look at it and recommend exercises for that side of your back. Are you in a profession where you "favor" one side over the other? (Digging, for example.) That might explain it. Or you could get to a doctor for an evaluation just to ensure that both sides of your body are in synch. I'm thinking of scoliosis, but that's just a guess.
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I go to the chiropractor for scoliosis and TMJ. The first week I hurt because my muscles and spine were moving. It is completely natural for you to hurt. I took ibuprofen to take away some of the pain. After a couple of weeks you won't hurt anymore. That is, unless you miss a visit! ;-)
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Who cares? Our lives are better than yours.\nHave you not seen a person be healed? It happens all the time, people's legs that were cut off grow back!!! Can science explain that?
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Have you seen a doctor or had x-rays yet?\nAs opposed to just staying home hurting and doing nothing...\n\nI had back surgery 3 years ago and did not get well even after they straightened my spine and moved the crushed nerve...\nThe problem was the damage was already done, so no amount of surgery would fix it...\nI am now disabled for life and I still don't know what caused it...\nPeople ask me if I was in a car accident or took a bad fall and I say no...\nMy doctor says it was because of calcium deposits on my bones and the bone spur growth caught and crushed the nerve...\nSo I would recommend seeing several doctors and getting several x-rays before surgery...\nAlso see a Pain Management Doctor, he will prescribe the right meds for your pain and you could avoid surgery...
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You need to see your doctor and possibly get an MRI of the Lumbar spine.
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I fell down the stairs, and bruised my tailbone.  It took almost 2 months to heal.  All I could do was stand up and sit down.  Not much sense in going to the Dr.  He won't do anything except tell him to take tylenol or something.  I suggest naproxen.
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If the pain is frequently, you shoud visit a doctor so you don't risk hurting your back anymore.  If you can afford one, think about working with a personal trainer to learn how to properly do the exercises so you don't hurt yourself.  If the back pain continues, see a chiropracter or get a massage to relax the muscles.
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Consider physical therapy before surgery. You don't say how old you are. If you are younger you have a good chance of healing without surgery if you are patient and take care of yourself in the coming months. It can take 6 months to heal naturally from a disc injury. Get multiple medical opinions. There is nothing worse than back surgery gone bad, so remember surgery is never "no big deal".
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Honey the pain is wearing you out(checkup)time...\nthe doc can reccomend the best teatment for you,you may have put your back out,most pain is a warning too your body that something is injured etc,or maybe it is just a strain but get a check...the tiredness is mostly and most probably related to your back pain..\ngoodluck from Chrystal..\n\nPPS do not take a lot of painkillers to mask this unless prescribed too you for that..\nlet your GP/Doctor know better to b'safe than sorry..\n;) Peace out.........
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Courtyard worker.  I see folks like you in my office frequently.  Your story is so common there is a syndrome named after it- failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).  Unfortunately you are probably going to have these problems to some degree or another for the rest of your life.  Far too often people jump right into drugs and surgery and fail to explore the other options that are far less invasive and, frankly more effective (70% of back surgeries fail).  There are literally hundreds of options and you have already mentioned one, decompression.  If you had a spinal fusion, which it sounds like you did, it's too late for that.  They bridged the spinal joints with bone and now there is to joint to decompress.  The best option you have now is chiropractic (it was your best option five years ago too, but it's a little late for that now).  If you had L4-S1 fused, the problem you are facing now is that L3 is having to do a ton of work... a lot more work than it was designed to do.  Chiropractic can help to make sure that L3 stays healthy and isn't the next to go.  Your Doctor (chiropractic not medical) should also ensure that your pelvis is free of distortion.  This will help.\n\nDr. B.H.