Convenient timing. I ruptured a disc in my back three weeks ago and had to go to the hospital for meds as the pain was excruciating. The lovely emerg doctor misdiagnosed me saying I was just having severe muscle spasms. With the incorrect diagnosis comes the wrong meds, paying out of pocket for an MRI, and me broad brushing all er doctor as hacks. Anyways, server herniated disc between my L5 and S1.I have very little pain in my back, it's my entire right leg due to the sciatic nerve being pinched.
I am on gabapentin, Flexeral, and hydromorphone in case the pain increases. I'd say the recovery is extremely slow. I can't do much, I lay down at work every few hours and I believe my wife has lost all sympathy for me. Anyways, I am getting physiotherapy once a week and massages to help with my tight muscles. I've had a set back the last few days which is really frustrating because I'm being very cautious.
I imagine the neck is it's own different animal but a herniated disc is very frustrating, painful, and frustrating. Oh, yeah, it's also a huge pain in the ass, well mine is. Literally
Edit: totally ignored your question. I use to see a guy in the physio clinic in gulf Canada. His name is Sebastian. Good guy. Not as convenient for me so I am going closer to home.
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I had a herniated disc in my back a few years ago. Now I can only speak from personal experience but I tried every non-surgical thing I could think of: acupuncture, massage, physio, traction and lots of meds. The only thing that fixed me was surgery. I hope she recovers soon, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
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Convenient timing. I ruptured a disc in my back three weeks ago and had to go to the hospital for meds as the pain was excruciating. The lovely emerg doctor misdiagnosed me saying I was just having severe muscle spasms. With the incorrect diagnosis comes the wrong meds, paying out of pocket for an MRI, and me broad brushing all er doctor as hacks. Anyways, server herniated disc between my L5 and S1.I have very little pain in my back, it's my entire right leg due to the sciatic nerve being pinched.
I am on gabapentin, Flexeral, and hydromorphone in case the pain increases. I'd say the recovery is extremely slow. I can't do much, I lay down at work every few hours and I believe my wife has lost all sympathy for me. Anyways, I am getting physiotherapy once a week and massages to help with my tight muscles. I've had a set back the last few days which is really frustrating because I'm being very cautious.
I imagine the neck is it's own different animal but a herniated disc is very frustrating, painful, and frustrating. Oh, yeah, it's also a huge pain in the ass, well mine is. Literally
Edit: totally ignored your question. I use to see a guy in the physio clinic in gulf Canada. His name is Sebastian. Good guy. Not as convenient for me so I am going closer to home.
So, I'm not a doctor, and you should take this advice with a good dose of salt!
I've had a terrible issue with sciatica from a herniated disc at L4-5 for years. Just this past fall though I was lucky enough to be put on to the work of a renowned specialist named Dr.Stuart McGill. I have tried everything for relief, and I mean everything. Long story short, he speaks of a technique called nerve flossing, and it's both ridiculously simple and amazing. I would highly recommend giving it a shot, and if it works then do it a few times a day. I guess it doesn't work for everyone, but it has literally been a lifesaver for me (yes, I mean literally here because it has singlehandedly improved my quality of life that much!)
Ten times per leg and hopefully, like me, you Gert almost immediate relief!
Good luck. I had those nerve drugs you're on, as well as some others and for me they didn't do anything. Its just the worst, so I really hope this helps!
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So, I'm not a doctor, and you should take this advice with a good dose of salt!
I've had a terrible issue with sciatica from a herniated disc at L4-5 for years. Just this past fall though I was lucky enough to be put on to the work of a renowned specialist named Dr.Stuart McGill. I have tried everything for relief, and I mean everything. Long story short, he speaks of a technique called nerve flossing, and it's both ridiculously simple and amazing. I would highly recommend giving it a shot, and if it works then do it a few times a day. I guess it doesn't work for everyone, but it has literally been a lifesaver for me (yes, I mean literally here because it has singlehandedly improved my quality of life that much!)
Ten times per leg and hopefully, like me, you Gert almost immediate relief!
Good luck. I had those nerve drugs you're on, as well as some others and for me they didn't do anything. Its just the worst, so I really hope this helps!
If a nerve root / peripheral nerve is irritable this will just flare it up. It can be very helpful but only at certain times / for certain people.
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I had a herniated disc in my back a few years ago. Now I can only speak from personal experience but I tried every non-surgical thing I could think of: acupuncture, massage, physio, traction and lots of meds. The only thing that fixed me was surgery. I hope she recovers soon, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
You were unfortunately in the unlucky 2%-5%.
Downtown Sports Physio / Tower Physio in general are good recommendations.
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If a nerve root / peripheral nerve is irritable this will just flare it up. It can be very helpful but only at certain times / for certain people.
You were unfortunately in the unlucky 2%-5%.
Downtown Sports Physio / Tower Physio in general are good recommendations.
Yeah I guess it doesn't work for everyone as I said. I just know that after trying everything else, and currently on the list for surgery, that's the only thing that's given me any relief. I too have tried almost every non-surgical intervention I can think of, with either limited or no results. A lot of the pain relief medications do almost nothing, and same with injections and things like that. I've kind of accepted that surgery is the only legitimate fix here, but that's also not a guarantee. There are other instabilities and issues created in the back, hardware that gets loose or causes issues and all kinds of concerns. Its frustrating in general to try to solve this problem.
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First off, my suggestion is a little off topic and I have to admit, I don't have the same issues as you guys and gals do. However, I on occasion do end up with pretty severe back pain. Medications don't work, or take too bloody damn long to kick in.
I'm unsure which size I actually use but my best guess is the 40 pack. In a nut shell, they're pain numbing and muscle relaxing stickers. Think bandaid but internal pain and not external cuts. Salonpas has many varied sizes. Large sizes may work better for some. I use this for really bad back pain to just stiff neck. I am not suggesting this as anything more than something that supplements the pain killers.
I on occasion buy them at T&T supermarket.
I can't guarantee they'll work for what you guys are describing, but if you're looking for something to help with the pain, this could possibly be an option. Worst case scenario, they can still be given to other individuals with basic muscle tension pains.
This one is a bit more expensive but it's a bigger sized patch, if you don't want to go all in and just want to try it out first. Could be a better option than dropping $30 on 140 smaller ones...
I'd also suggest not using these too long. I on occasion put them on and go to bed then discard them immediately when I wake up.
Commercial plug. According to this, the big ones above at $6 are for lower back pain the smaller ones at $30 I linked are probably good for smaller places like shoulder, elbow, knees and ankles.
I have one for you. Terry Kane, the former Flames physiotherapist for years, is at Glen.... something Medical (on 17th Ave SW just east of 37th - there is a Tim Horton's there). He helped me with my knee after surgery - great guy and... free - he is covered by Alberta Health because he is working out of a GP office.
I had a herniated disc in my back a few years ago. Now I can only speak from personal experience but I tried every non-surgical thing I could think of: acupuncture, massage, physio, traction and lots of meds. The only thing that fixed me was surgery. I hope she recovers soon, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Just out of curiousity was your surgery "only" a disk-ectomy or was there some kind of fusion or something like that involved as well? I'm seeing a surgeon in a couple of weeks, finally. Pretty sure that I will go ahead with the surgery as I've tried everything else as well to no avail. (The flossing works for me, but its temporary relief)
Tough decision though as in my case its something like disk replacement, putting some kind of cage in there to keep the vertebrae apart and fusion. Significant surgery, but would be amazing to have no more nerve pain in particular.
Brandon Thome with Prairie Therapy, which is on 17th SW. He's been an Athletic Therapist for the Flames AHL team when they were in Abbotsford. He's very well connected and knows tons of surgeons and one of the most knowledgeable guys I know. I honestly can't say enough good things about him and how he has helped me with my knee and collarbone.
Just out of curiousity was your surgery "only" a disk-ectomy or was there some kind of fusion or something like that involved as well? I'm seeing a surgeon in a couple of weeks, finally. Pretty sure that I will go ahead with the surgery as I've tried everything else as well to no avail. (The flossing works for me, but its temporary relief)
Tough decision though as in my case its something like disk replacement, putting some kind of cage in there to keep the vertebrae apart and fusion. Significant surgery, but would be amazing to have no more nerve pain in particular.
I had a micro discectomy on the L4-L5 disc. No fusion but if it ever goes again that'll be the next step. For me personally the surgery was life altering. I don't know how I would have gone through life had I not got operated on. I hope it all works out for you.
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