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braingonebad 02-27-2008 11:32 AM

I had physical therapy for my C spine. I have DDD, bone spurs, reversed lordosis, disc bulges, etc.

They did exercises-
corner wall push outs
Rubber bands (thera bands)
Exercycle - just the arms, not the pedals
Flex wands - I called them wiggle stix.
Neck moves - turn side to side, tip side to side
Shoulder shrugs and arm circles

And they did -
electro stim ( light electricl zaps that make your muscles twitch a little)
Heating pad
Gentle massage on the neck

After this I was worn out but not sore. I did go home and rest on PT days.


hope that helps some.

tante 02-27-2008 12:28 PM

The physical therapists I've seen here in the states also utilize TENs units, ultrasound, and other equipment whose names I do not recall.
The spinal therapist does manipulation and checks stretches she has /had assigned me.

The knee/ankle therapist did exercises and ultrasound and the balance person did, well, I don't know what to call them, but I guess exercises...

Back when I was having disc issues I also had my C-spine stretched by machine and had the exercises BGB mentioned as well as ultrasound.
I have my own TENs unit and it helps for some pain, but certainly not all. Still I am real thankful for that prescription.

I loved PT, made me feel as though I was participating in my health care, and gave me a little feeling of control.

tante 02-27-2008 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolarExpress (Post 225385)
Don't have any disc problems, and just the very beginnings of bone degeneration (nothing serious, just normal "yeah your getting old" stuff)..I have a high tolerance for pain, so I'll have to watch myself as much anyone else.
I hope nothing's going on with the MRI, too, but I haven't had one in two years and it's probably a good idea. I'm still walking, but walking goofier, if you know what I mean..And the neck pain started about the same time as the lesions in my c-spine started popping up, so I'm a little nervous about that~though there's probably no connection..
Thanks!

If, by "walking goofier," you mean balance, stumbling type things, you might want to ask about seeing a balance therapist as well.

the Bird 02-27-2008 08:10 PM

I have had PT on numerous occasions...twice involved pain and the PTs were excellent....both pains were corrected with exercise....

So you get big recommendations from me! Good Luck!

PolarExpress 02-28-2008 05:30 AM

Thanks so much everyone for your input! I've done yoga stretches for years and it has helped until recently, so I'm hopeful. This is new territory for me, and hearing of your experiences gives me a much better idea of what to expect. You guys are the best!


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