Hello I am new to this site and hope everyone is coping as best as they can with chronic back and neck pain....It is silent and no one can see it-but you have to smile and get on with it... I have been diagnosed with a lumbar spondylolsis and have it over 8 years now....I have been told its genetic but i maintain it was my occupation as a car auto body restorer/and auto tech+ working long hours caused it to fracture.. Anyhoo i was also a personal trainer in LA /CA for a few years before the condition progressed and now i am back living in Ireland.... I have spent thousands on alternative treatments from chiro-accupuncture-osteopath-faith healers- orthopedics and was nearly going to go under the knife...it isnt gna cure the pain- i might have to deal with FBSS I use an inversion table daily-would recommend anyone with back or neck problems to get one of these..this is my saviour I use a TENS machine.. I get deep tissue massage once a week( twice if i can afford it) I also have been getting ultrasound carried out and find it helps- going to try and purchase a machine and get a famiy member to do it on me.. I researched accupressure and bought a book- to try and help with pain management....i am now on durogesic patches due to pain.... Hot baths and ice packs- stretching as much as possible even though it is boring-it has to be done.. My faithful dog takes my mind off the pain... crystal therapy-and meditation groups...guided imagery going to the beach and the outdoors and try and keep positive as best you can- i am only starting to learn to ask for help to lift things now that i cant lift due to pride and being a young man- just keep going as best you can- and try and focus on the things you can do and not the things you cant.. i have my days where i am down but i try my best to be independant as i can.. I just want to say hi to everyone out there and keep going no matter what
Hello I am new to this site and hope everyone is coping as best as they can with chronic back and neck pain....It is silent and no one can see it-but you have to smile and get on with it... I have been diagnosed with a lumbar spondylolsis and have it over 8 years now....I have been told its genetic but i maintain it was my occupation as a car auto body restorer/and auto tech+ working long hours caused it to fracture.. Anyhoo i was also a personal trainer in LA /CA for a few years before the condition
camping- VW campers- cars- surfing- meditation and anything alternative therapies... trying to maintain my sense of humour even when i am in pain and making people laugh and playing pranks and not taking life too seriously- cus laughing is the bodies natural painkiller (endorphins)- RIGHT!!!!!! animals- my cocker spaniel penny fishtanks( fish) great to watch to relax... people who make changes in the world without violence- history- visiting new countries and heritage.... when i can and push myself to do it....and last but not least..MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!! Id be lost without it:)
camping- VW campers- cars- surfing- meditation and anything alternative therapies... trying to maintain
November 14, 2008 9:16am
Hello to everyone on here who knows me and who doesn't
Nothing much has changed in my conditon of my back- same shit different day and …
November 2, 2008 5:21pm
hey sorry i havent been online writing a new journal
ahhhh what have i been doing
we'll i started a new foundation course in …
August 8, 2008 10:20pm
Hello to v r one out there and i hope you are doing as best you can in the face of pain....
Id better change this little face to feeling ok …
August 4, 2008 6:58pm
I was trying to write my thoughts and views on chronic pain the other side of the page but to hell with it-ill write it here....
To me …
Hey... how has your back been treating ya?? Good I hope... Hope you are well -- Take CARE! ~Karen/ aka ~ lladyfairhair
hey there Mick!! hows things??? i hope things are as good as they can be!!! i hope you had a good Chrissy and New year...Did ya get that new back that Santa promised ya!! cos your owd one!!!! missed ya around these parts,wishing you pain free days and peace of mind..love DD.......
Hi! I just read an old response you wrote to one of my journals and realized that I've lost touch with a good friend!!! I hope you had a relaxing night!!! Much love, Lisa
Merry Xmas
HEY WHATS UP TO U ALL- I FRACTURED MY 5TH LUMBAR VERTERBREA AT 24- WORKING AT A AUTOBODYSHOP...FELT IT SNAP..I WUZ THEN TOLD IT WUS SPONDYLOLSIS...OSETOARTHRITIS OF THE 5TH BONE BASICALLY..HAVE TO "COPE" WITH THE DAILY PAIN AND TRY TO KEEP SMILING AS BEST I CAN
