I have been diagnosed with a Disk herniation at the L5. I recently had a nerve block to the L5 in an effort to relieve some pain. I have been going to PT in an effort to push the nucleus of the disk back into the center to correct my posture. Currently I am slouching to my left. My PT has informed me that the exercises and the therapy is not making a difference, that the nucleus has been pushed to far out. Since I started therapy, I have been experience spasms and soreness to my back. At therapy during my exercise i have fallen to the ground due to spasms on several occasions. I am trying to do everything possible to avoid surgery, but my therapist has informed that is the best route. I am so afraid to have surgery, but i can not live this way. I have 5 children to provide for, a house payment to make, and bills that i'm behind on. Has anyone an ideas or suggestions? thank u

I have a fusion in my neck that keeps my low back out most of the time. I see a chiropractor 3 times a week. He uses an activator to adjust my spine I'm too sensative to touch. Give one a call and do a consultation. Once you have foreign objects put on your spine it is never the same.
Take care,
Sherrie

I agree with "SBowling" surgically altered is not reversible. Not to discourage anyone who needs surgery. Sometimes surgery is the only way. I would say there are more helped by surgeries when it's truely necessary than those who get a bad result. Think positive if you have to get line for the knife

If you can find a way around surgery -- albeit it's not easy to achieve, if at all, then don't rush into surgery. give yourself time to heal. It's not an overnight fix.

You do have a great concern with the responsiblities you've shared. I know working when you're not able has it's hazards for you and your employer. Nobody wants to take off work or have to pay for medical care, at the high rate it is, but when we have these problems, you have to put yourself first to get better so you can get back on your feet as soon, but not until you're ready, as possible.

If you have insurance, then there are MRIs, EMG/NCVs, many, many tests that will give you better answers.

Ask questions and do your research. Knowledge is power and healing.

...and herniations are worse than bulges.

...and muscle spasms are the body's response to a painful stimulus.

I've had a lot of problems, but I say back pain is miserable pain.

Keep us informed and ask questions.

(Broken Wings)

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Helo Rico, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is such a nice place with many caring, friendly, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us!

Here is a link to the Chronic Pain forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

Spinal disorders and back pain:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

I wish you the best in finding relief.