can anyone tell me about the best Physiotherapy i can take after disk surgery, since i have very muscle spasm?
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After disc surgery, the mechanics of the spine are altered and the muscular firing pattern may become faulty.  Exercises that are designed to target the deep stablizers of the spine are often utilized.  In someone who has had a recent surgery, but has a healed incision, a water-based physiotherapy program is often successful as pain is usually reduced as the spine is unloaded in the water.
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There is a solution against slipped discs: Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect on the self-healing power of your body are really amazing. Due to the better pressure distribution in your spine, the discs can regenerate completely. It's simply amazing!\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.
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You should find a good chiropractor. If it is a problem with a disk you may not be able to do anything except going through surgury. Surgury is usually extremely painful so you have to weigh your options and decide if it is really worth it.
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There is another solution without operation: Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect is, that the pressure on the discs is distributed much better - so the herniated discs may recover completely.\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.
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First get an MRI and make sure you don't have a Herniated Disk. If you don't have a herniated disk then sciatica can be a blessing in disguise because it will require you to change your life style and there is plenty of motivation to do so. Most important thing is to learn to deal with stress. We have a lot of emotional stress and if you want to get better you have to drop some tons of emotional baggage. I ended up having a surgery, but that was a quick fix, or a bandaid solution ( I did have a herniated disk). Even after surgery I had issues. Have I to do it over gain ( I sure hope not) I will choose the spritiual healing path. For me what finally worked was meditation and yoga and serious life change with commitment to life healthy.
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Ive got a simillar problem to Yours! I have to bulged disc's #3 and #5 in my lower lumbar, and let me tell you there is no quike fix. I got hurt at work last Jannuary 2006 and after 7 epidurals I am now slated for a full blown back surgury! I feel for you! I have chronic back pain, and have run the gauntlet looking for relief, I've tried, Perscription drugs, Loratab 10's 5 a day!(Same as Vicoden but no acetemetphen/Tylenol) Alchohol (Makes it worse (The pain). I most recently am using pot! I dont smoke it, but rather leach out the THC into butter and use it as a spread for toast or abit in my morning oatmeal whatever, And I by God Works. But I am going in for surgury on the 27th of this month. And at this point, Though I have heard all types of horror stories about back surgury, I welcome the promise of relief. Good luck to you!And hang in there
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i have never had this problem but i do know that the sooner you see a physiotherapist the better chance you have of everything returning to normal.  sometimes light, controlled exercise is better than doing nothing and letting the muscles waste further.  other times need complete rest.  i really do think you should phone a physiotherapist and get advice as soon as you can.  hope you feel better soon.
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For neck and shoulder aches and stiffness, definitely a massage therapist, that would decrease any rigidity (spasm) increase range of motion, and if those aches are causing headaches massage will help release any tension. Massage will sooth out those muscles that are tense and achy, a chiro, well...he will align the vertebra which can help with spastic muscles, but i rather be relax for an hour or 30mins and work on my neck and shoulder.\nGood luck, be well ^i^
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I have constant back pain after standing long periods of time or any kind of lifting. I use Icy Hot and that helps. Take a hot shower and then put some of that on that area that hurts. Take Advil good for inflammed muscles or a small dosage of a muscle relaxer. They have that new thing they show on tv that is like a wrap around band for your back that holds the disk that has the medicine in it. If it continues you may need to go to the doctor or a chiropractor. I went to a chiroprator one time and my back felt really good afterwards but you have to keep going back every so many weeks.
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you have made me remember a friend from 20 years ago who drove us crazy comp;aining about this condition i regret not being more understanding of the terrible pain she was experiencing at the time believe me the only thing that helped this dear friend was valium. if worse comes to worse try it because i personally witnessed a complete reversal of her condition when she started to take it,perhaps it works as a dental muscle relaxor or something like that i know the dentist here uses the valium for a lot of procedures anyway be well.
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i've had TMD for 5 yrs now. tried a million things-massage ,physiotherapy,splints, cortisone shots on the joint, tons of painkillers,antidepressants, block treatment, u name it. ive just arrived in calgary,canada to try what they call neuromuscular dentistry. this coupled with a NUCCA chiropractor ,they say ,will work. my severe headaches, blocked ears,puffy eyes, stiff neck ,frozen shoulders, aching back,tingling limbs ,terrible anxiety and chronic fatigue have literraly CRIPPLED ME.all the best to you my friend... i truly hope you do not get to my stage. god bless you.
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Apparently people don't know about fibro and herniated disks.  Sometimes physical therapy makes it worse.  Try not to do to much at once, take frequent rest periods, even a nap in the afternoon will help.  A heating pad should help ease the pain some.  Ask the doc for some muscle relaxers.  How are you sleeping?  If not well, ask him if there is anything you can do to help you sleep better.  I have a cup of nighty nite tea, that helps me relax.  Concentrate on relaxing your muscles when they hurt.  When you hurt, a person tends to tense up and causes more pain.  Take a nice hot bath if that helps you relax....
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1.  Please see a chiropractor.  I broke my neck in February. I work at home and sit in front of this PC almost 24/7.  I don't take meds so I was in agony all down my back and arms.  Then, in desperation, I saw a chiropractor and IMMEDIATELY all was much better. My entire spine was twisted up from muscle spasms and the original injury.  I still see him once a week for $30.00 a visit. I'm an RN and I thought chiropractic medicine was "alternative".  It definitely is NOT.\n2.  Therapeutic massage.  The chiropractor should be able to refer you.  Also, inquire about "rolfing".  I'm not sure if that's how it's spelled but that's how it's pronounced.  Rolfing is miraculous.\n3.  Discuss with a chiropractor alternative seating at work, then, approach your employer about arranging it for you.\n4.  Would it be possible to work from your home at the same job?\n5.  When you meet with your employer, introduce this concern by saying this is a temporary injury, not a permanent disability, and he or she will work with you and may be able to put your mind at ease about it all.  You're worried and that's going to hurt your muscles and extend healing time.  You will to be surprised, I think, when you talk with your employer and find how much better you're going to feel.\n6.  Use sick leave/vacation time if you have some.\n7.  Car accident insurance policies, yours and the other party's, if one was involved, might have provisions for financial support during recovery from accidents.  Investigate that.\n8.  Take a long hot shower before going to work to ease muscles for several hours into the work day.\n9.  Take frequent breaks during the day and walk, stretch, etc. \n10. Investigate unemployment benefits, not to quit your job, but to afford you the option of taking more days off during the work week.\n\nGood luck.
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the best answer I could give you is seek a physiotherapists help\n\nthat ET takes "the" out of physiotherapists
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I wouldn't recommend taking Prednisone for a long time.\nYou gain weight and your skin becomes more fragile.\nHerniated disc is a general term for back pain with a specific cause.\nHNP herniated nucleus pulposus is the condition when the jelly-like center of your disc is squeezed out like toothpaste into the spinal canal putting pressure on your nerves. A slipped disc is the entire disc sliding out from between vertebrae putting pressure on your nerves. Both are managed with physical therapy at the onset. If it worsens, surgery is indicated. It never heals, you only get used to the pain, less and less, everyday.\nPhysical therapy is designed to make your back stronger so the weight on your spine doesn't make matters worse.
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OH MY GOD\n\nthose bring back possibly the worst short term pain memories of my life. I had the same problem. Two severe herniated discs. I went through a year of physical therapy, swimming, strong back muscles, no activity, lots of activity, braces, pills, basically anything you can think of. \n\nI went to the doctor at one point and said that I have two options. Surgery or epidural steroid injections. I took the ESI like anybody would and it was done in a rush after they got the doctor who performed this right before he left to go home. I dont know if this was normal but they only put 3 numbing needles. Then I easily went through the worst pain of my life. The needles into the epidural space are just immensly, undescribably painful. I was put in a wheelchair afterwards and then they said it will get better worse before it gets better. After 2 or 3 days it did get better to some extent, I could walk longer, stand longer, etc. In the end, the ESI did not work for me. They only served as an immense surge of pain. \n\n\nSince your husband already has 4 discs herniated, I would go for surgery. It is painless, quick, just so much better. I would much rather live a full life rather than a half life filled with steroid injections
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Hello, \n   Have also COPD, diagnosed in 99, was able to finally shed 30 lbs last year.  For muscle pain (muscle spasms) I take Magnesium and Potassium.  Keeping active (have to push myself) also helps me alot. If you have access to a Pulmonary Rehab Program, try it, had a total positive affect on me. Please contact me if you wish to exchange more info. Also would appreciate learning anything you have done with positive effects...thank you and\n\nTake care and better breathing to you...