[rickso12]

I had my Epidural last week and i feel A little,but what are your thoughts on physical theapy, I have a L4-5 disc bulge, and they do alot of pushing in that area to decompress the spine,and I wonder with that pressing they do if they are doing more harm than good, what are the feeling about PT?

[DENNIS46]

Originally Posted by rickso12

I had my Epidural last week and i feel A little,but what are your thoughts on physical theapy, I have a L4-5 disc bulge, and they do alot of pushing in that area to decompress the spine,and I wonder with that pressing they do if they are doing more harm than good, what are the feeling about PT?

Hi,
I have bulging disc also L1/L2 L4/L5 L5/S1. The only thing that helped me was putting me on the rack. That would be the electronic traction where it pulls on your body to releive pressure for about 15 minute sessions 2 or 3 times a week. Had it done several times over the years. You notice a little relief after the first visit, but after a few weeks you can usually tell. Lasted about 6 months for me. Of course you have to do other exercises to help keep it up. Hope this helps a little.
Take care,
Dennis

[DENNIS46]

Hello,
New here and I must have messed up when I replied the first time, becuase it never showed up.

I also have bulging discs in L1/L2, L4/L5, L5,S1. Best thing that worked for me in Therapy was traction, where they strech you for a 15 minute session 2 or 3 times a week. You'll notice a little improvement the first day, but after a few weeks you can really notice if it works for you. I had it done for about 4 weeks and then was given some other exercises to do to help support it and it helped for about 6 months. Hope this helps a little.
Take care,
Dennis