Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
To try and make this as short as possible I am going to shorten my history. Surgery 09 discectomy, surgery 2011 back fusion 2nd surgery 2 days later to remove hardware on right. Surgery 2012 because cage moved out. Pain got better, then got in a pretty minor fender bender, guy cut me off I rear ended him. Pain since then.
Went to my Dr. and the cage has moved slightly.. but is still in a good position. However, this is about the time that the cage moved out and pushed on my nerve the last time.
My question is does anyone have any advice on what exercises I should be doing? I of course do not want to cause any issues, but there has to be some things I can do at this point. I've tired doing some yoga and walking on the treadmill. I can't walk more than 20 min or it causes pain. Really anything I do for more than 20 min causes pain.
SO I thought that some of you might have some tricks or suggestions. Don't worry, I know your not doctors and I'm not going to do a back bend anytime soon. :-)
Went to my Dr. and the cage has moved slightly.. but is still in a good position. However, this is about the time that the cage moved out and pushed on my nerve the last time.
My question is does anyone have any advice on what exercises I should be doing? I of course do not want to cause any issues, but there has to be some things I can do at this point. I've tired doing some yoga and walking on the treadmill. I can't walk more than 20 min or it causes pain. Really anything I do for more than 20 min causes pain.
SO I thought that some of you might have some tricks or suggestions. Don't worry, I know your not doctors and I'm not going to do a back bend anytime soon. :-)
I'm so sorry you've been thru so much with your back probs, i know hwo painful and nasty they can be. I had a total disk replacement and fusion down at same time in 07. After doing the round of docs etc it turns out all i can really do for exercise is walking around the block and walking in a heated pool. Many here have had different experiences and problems with PT and my latest said from the start that no pain no gain does not apply to me. I can only walk for a few minutes some days so you making it to 20 if fantastic.. Have you ever been to a physiotherapist? i go to one thats part of my pain clinic and he has been great and makes sure i'm not pushing to hard or to fast.
I know a lot on here do pilates and yoga but i have no hope of ever being able to move my bod enough to do anything like that so am now looking into chair exercise dvds someone on here told me about.
I hope your pain is bearable today and you find something that helps you soon.
Good luck
Maddy