(Baltimore, MD)
Hello Dr. Lewis,
Your site is a life saver. I recently had an MRI confirming the above slipped disc and I have severe pain in my left upper leg (burning, needles, stabbing, itching etc). I have an appointment to see a specialist (in a month!!) who I just found out will probably only give me drugs. I need to find a good chiro in my area ( I have commenced with your 3 exercises gently at home).
I have purchased a ab/arm "tower" that has padded arms that I can "hang" my arms over and take the weight off my body as I can barely sit or stand or lay down, so it's a 4th position. My question is, is it safe to "hang" my arms over this to relieve my back i.e getting the weight off my spine -- I suppose it may stretch out or decompress my spine a bit -- is this Ok with my condition? The piece of equipment has not arrived yet.
Heretofore, I have been an active karate student/instructor for 17 years, gardener, do too much lifting at work person. I am 55 years old/female and very active, but now I can barely walk since last week.
My back was originally diagnosed as SI joint issue 4 years ago, but with no MRI, I think it's been the slipped disc all along with possible SI here and there. Bones are good and no stenosis noted on MRI. Mild arthritis of lumbar spine at L1-2, 4-5 and L5-S1.
I do not wish to take drugs, and I need to be active again for work and karate. I very much appreciate if you can answer the above question re the tower/hanging idea.
Also, assuming the disc can go back in it's place, is it possible to go back to all my activities like kicking/running/bending etc if I am well warmed up and careful? I know this is going to take several months to get better....Also, I have no intention of ever have back surgery due to the risks and side effects.
I look forward to your reply to my two questions. Thank you SO much!!!!
Lili
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