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Originally Posted by itburns
My neurologist recommended I go to physical therapy. Its my assumption that therapists are glorified personal trainers who babysit. If PN resolves or pain goes away it would have left on its own in time regardless.
However I will still go because I will try anything at this point to reduce symptoms even by a little bit. My spine has several herniated and degenerative discs. Have had multiple back surgeries and the PN started after my last one. Maybe strengthening my "core" will alleviate some of the pressure on the discs but I assume the damage has been done on my nerves and the parasthesia is permanent. I've been having a really tough time dealing with symptoms lately. I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying your holiday.
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I begged my neuro to send me so I could strengthen my hip flexors. My hips go into spasms when I raise my knees or try to straighten my legs when sitting and I have a difficult time climbing and descending stairs. He says that it is not due to weakness, rather nerves. So, not sure. Maybe it's different with different causes. I have idiopathic SFN. So it's not caused by disc issues.
I went several years ago after a knee injury and it was a great experience. I hope it's a positive experience for you as well.