back injury and it isn't good

[greentea]

The day has come....and it sucks.

About 5-6 months ago I was working outside having no issues. I picked up something heavy and moved it around the garage. Nothing to it. I went to bed and woke up the next day and dropped to my knees. I couldn't even stand up straight.

I was mind blown. I couldn't even go to work that day. For about 4 weeks I could hardly walk. It was the most intense pain ever. On day 3 I went to the doctor it hurt so bad. They did an X-ray and said they couldn't see a whole lot. They gave me some pain pills and scheduled 7 weeks of physical therapy. As time went on the paint slowly went away. But it is still there. Just not like it was. Physical therapy was hit and miss, I guess.


I finally had a MRI. The results just came in. I have a herniated disc from my L5 to S1. They said the herniated disc is pressing on my spinal cord and nerves. The want to give me a steroid shot. I told them I don't want a band aid. I want it fixed. Not stuck on pills and shots the rest of my life. The Dr got pissed off saying he isn't doing surgery on me because I am too young. Pain pill and injections is all they are willing to do.


I am literally sick to my stomach. I can't believe at the age of 32 I am going through this....i don't know what to do guys. I tried lifting today. For the first time in a long time. I can't do it as of right now. I start doing an exercise (light weight) and the pain just throbs down my back and legs.

I thought about getting a second opinion if my insurance company will allow it.

I don't know. I know I'm not the only one with this issue. I don't know how the heck I can deal with this the rest of my life though....something has to give. Is this really it?

Can you guys give me advice? Information? Suggestions?

 

[cavorite]

listen to the doctor. surgery is a last resort after every other option has been exhausted. he’s doing the responsible thing. just try the injection and PT. it may take a while, but there’s no quick fix sometimes. i’ve been shut down for three months with a pinched nerve in the neck and it sucks. i understand.

 

[Send0]

The day has come....and it sucks.

About 5-6 months ago I was working outside having no issues. I picked up something heavy and moved it around the garage. Nothing to it. I went to bed and woke up the next day and dropped to my knees. I couldn't even stand up straight.

I was mind blown. I couldn't even go to work that day. For about 4 weeks I could hardly walk. It was the most intense pain ever. On day 3 I went to the doctor it hurt so bad. They did an X-ray and said they couldn't see a whole lot. They gave me some pain pills and scheduled 7 weeks of physical therapy. As time went on the paint slowly went away. But it is still there. Just not like it was. Physical therapy was hit and miss, I guess.


I finally had a MRI. The results just came in. I have a herniated disc from my L5 to S1. They said the herniated disc is pressing on my spinal cord and nerves. The want to give me a steroid shot. I told them I don't want a band aid. I want it fixed. Not stuck on pills and shots the rest of my life. The Dr got pissed off saying he isn't doing surgery on me because I am too young. Pain pill and injections is all they are willing to do.


I am literally sick to my stomach. I can't believe at the age of 32 I am going through this....i don't know what to do guys. I tried lifting today. For the first time in a long time. I can't do it as of right now. I start doing an exercise (light weight) and the pain just throbs down my back and legs.

I thought about getting a second opinion if my insurance company will allow it.

I don't know. I know I'm not the only one with this issue. I don't know how the heck I can deal with this the rest of my life though....something has to give. Is this really it?

Can you guys give me advice? Information? Suggestions?

I also thought I was going to need surgery for my herniated disc. The doctor told me to take some steroids first, Prednisone I think. I did that for about 2-3weeks and I felt much better.

I did have to be careful and rehab my back; which took a couple of months. Since then I have felt really good.

The pain prior to this was the most intense pain I've ever felt in my entire life. My entire body would light up and feel like it was on fire. To add insult to injury I couldn't use my left leg at all. It was like dead weight and I could only drag it. It definitely couldn't support my bodyweight.

Try a course of steroids. Also if your doctor offers a cortisone shot then take it. The constant inflammation of the area does not let your body heal. The cortisone will reduce inflammation, provide relief, and let your body begin the healing process.

 

[buck]

I have had multiple herniated and bulged discs. I would definably get a second opinion at least. Dr.s can have differing viewpoints. My experience with injections is they helped some to start with but the positive effects tapered down over time. If there is a weakness or just localized inflammation that can be dealt with that is an option. I had surgery to correct my issues and do not regret it at all. Was back to work in a week. And doing what i could in the gym at that time as well. I always go to ortho's that have sports medicine back grounds and have pro athletes for patients.

 

[Thrawn]

Every one here has valid points. Why won't he do surgery because of your age what are the long-term consequences and what surgery options are now available? For example I'm 45 my doctor will not do hip replacements yet because the life span of hip replacements. We've done labral tear and femaplasties. So what is his reason? I would get a second opinion absolutely. How herniated are the disks?

 

[CohibaRobusto]

I too have multiple herniated and bulging discs. I'm no powerlifter, but I squat 315x8 at 49 years old with all this shit wrong with my back.

You need to read this book:

https://a.co/d/hYaIBGP

The book teaches you about how the spine works and how important it is to maintain a healthy lordosis (curviture) in your back. It gives you exercises and stretches you can do. Lumbar support is now your best friend.

I honestly just focus on lumbar support and lordisis in everything I do, and I function just fine now. Worst case scenario if I tweak it, I'll take some mild muscle relaxers (zanaflex) and a strong anti-inflammatory (I prefer toradol) for 24 hours, and I'm back to normal.

Physical therapy is good too, but my orthopedist told me to read that book and it changed everything for me.

I get people walking up to me while I'm squatting all the time telling me they can't do it anymore because of herniated discs, and I'm like yeah I got 'em too bro. They don't like to hear that shit lol.

 

[Boogieman]

That's a good Dr. if he wants to start with the least invasive option. I'd be more worried about the Dr. Who wants to jump straight to surgery. Often times you have to do XY&Z even to get insurance to authorize certain procedures. You can definitely always get a second opinion.

Back injuries can take a long time to heal up, depending on how bad you injured it.

One thing to note, if it hurts don't do whatever it is that's causing you pain. Don't try and stretch it that will only make things take longer to heal. The best thing you can do is take things easy and allow your body to heal. Pain killers are there to help get you through the worst part of it as your back heals. And if you absolutely have to have surgery find the best back Dr. you can because you don't want any Dr. proclaiming they can do back surgery. Find the best specialist if it comes down to actual back surgery.

 

[Twinturbo]

The day has come....and it sucks.

About 5-6 months ago I was working outside having no issues. I picked up something heavy and moved it around the garage. Nothing to it. I went to bed and woke up the next day and dropped to my knees. I couldn't even stand up straight.

I was mind blown. I couldn't even go to work that day. For about 4 weeks I could hardly walk. It was the most intense pain ever. On day 3 I went to the doctor it hurt so bad. They did an X-ray and said they couldn't see a whole lot. They gave me some pain pills and scheduled 7 weeks of physical therapy. As time went on the paint slowly went away. But it is still there. Just not like it was. Physical therapy was hit and miss, I guess.


I finally had a MRI. The results just came in. I have a herniated disc from my L5 to S1. They said the herniated disc is pressing on my spinal cord and nerves. The want to give me a steroid shot. I told them I don't want a band aid. I want it fixed. Not stuck on pills and shots the rest of my life. The Dr got pissed off saying he isn't doing surgery on me because I am too young. Pain pill and injections is all they are willing to do.


I am literally sick to my stomach. I can't believe at the age of 32 I am going through this....i don't know what to do guys. I tried lifting today. For the first time in a long time. I can't do it as of right now. I start doing an exercise (light weight) and the pain just throbs down my back and legs.

I thought about getting a second opinion if my insurance company will allow it.

I don't know. I know I'm not the only one with this issue. I don't know how the heck I can deal with this the rest of my life though....something has to give. Is this really it?

Can you guys give me advice? Information? Suggestions?

I obliterated my back as well once. Same type of ordeal.

All i can say is my experience left me in the same boat as you. I eventually got the steroid shot and i did everything possible to stretch and exercise my strength back to support my back. Wasnt easy with my legs being numb 90% of the time.

My FULL recovery was 1 year. I was able to go back to my physical job after about 4-5 months but my back would kill me and i was stiff as a board. Bending down or over SUCKED

Now because of the resilient stretching and exercise my back is better, id say about 85%-90% what it was..

Take that info as you will but know its at least possible to recover without surgery

 

[ippei]

Bro to be honest, surgical repair isn't faster than steroid shots. You also have post-surgical care where you'd be as strong as toothpick. Time heals. Praying for your speedy recovery though!

 

[Bim]

Surgery is always a last resort for your back. Surgical back repair can and does often drastically limit your mobility in the long run, especially if they have to fuse things together. Back surgery is no joke. Your doctor is right. Avoid it at all costs, if possible.

 

[top1 lola peptide]

I obliterated my back as well once. Same type of ordeal.

All i can say is my experience left me in the same boat as you. I eventually got the steroid shot and i did everything possible to stretch and exercise my strength back to support my back. Wasnt easy with my legs being numb 90% of the time.

My FULL recovery was 1 year. I was able to go back to my physical job after about 4-5 months but my back would kill me and i was stiff as a board. Bending down or over SUCKED

Now because of the resilient stretching and exercise my back is better, id say about 85%-90% what it was..

Take that info as you will but know its at least possible to recover without surgery

I'm sorry to hear your news, but I think your doctor is right, you have to accept the doctor's arrangement, coupled with your own psychological quality, I believe the pain will definitely get better, I hope you recover as soon as possible. I once had a client who came to me because of his pain, and I recommended our tesamorelin peptide product to him. tesam is very effective for wound healing and pain healing, and can effectively reduce pain. You can contact me if you need. I sincerely hope that you will be out of pain soon.

 

[top1 lola peptide]

I also thought I was going to need surgery for my herniated disc. The doctor told me to take some steroids first, Prednisone I think. I did that for about 2-3weeks and I felt much better.

I did have to be careful and rehab my back; which took a couple of months. Since then I have felt really good.

The pain prior to this was the most intense pain I've ever felt in my entire life. My entire body would light up and feel like it was on fire. To add insult to injury I couldn't use my left leg at all. It was like dead weight and I could only drag it. It definitely couldn't support my bodyweight.

Try a course of steroids. Also if your doctor offers a cortisone shot then take it. The constant inflammation of the area does not let your body heal. The cortisone will reduce inflammation, provide relief, and let your body begin the healing process.

I'm sorry to hear your news, but I think your doctor is right, you have to accept the doctor's arrangement, coupled with your own psychological quality, I believe the pain will definitely get better, I hope you recover as soon as possible. I once had a client who came to me because of his pain, and I recommended our tesamorelin peptide product to him. tesam is very effective for wound healing and pain healing, and can effectively reduce pain. You can contact me if you need. I sincerely hope that you will be out of pain soon.

 

[buck]

Bro to be honest, surgical repair isn't faster than steroid shots. You also have post-surgical care where you'd be as strong as toothpick. Time heals. Praying for your speedy recovery though!

Is that your personal experience? When i had my spine surgery. I had some of the bone cut away, vertebrae fused and a couple rods put in. Was back to work in a week and the gym as well, although i was careful of what i did and started with very light weights for high reps. Never really had any pain form the surgery. But took some pills for 4 days to keep any ambition i had hat bay.

 

[john_and01]

First of all, injuries are important, no matter which part of the body it occurs. So, you need to find be the utmost care and should behave responsibly.

 

[ippei]

Is that your personal experience? When i had my spine surgery. I had some of the bone cut away, vertebrae fused and a couple rods put in. Was back to work in a week and the gym as well, although i was careful of what i did and started with very light weights for high reps. Never really had any pain form the surgery. But took some pills for 4 days to keep any ambition i had hat bay.

No its not my personal experience, but it is experience from treating pets, though dogs don't really undertand when you tell them to chill. I was exaggerating the toothpick part. After any surgery, you still need the inflammation process to start healing. My point was surgery and post-op care may not be any shorter than using steroid shots to reduce the swelling/pressure on OP's nerves

 

[Yano]

utmost care and should behave responsibly

 

[john_and01]

Well, I think I wrote the opposite. I meant that treatment of all injuries is important and so you would need to take care of it and consult a good doctor and get proper treatment of it.

 

[buck]

For anything serious. I always get at least 2 opinions from different organizations. Orthos with a sports medicine background that has dealt with pro athletes are the ones that i go to.

 

[tattoo85]

I'm way late to this, but if you haven't made any changes yet, try a different PT place. Some PT's are trash, and others are good. Some have different strategies and techniques that may work better for one persons injuries than anothers. I saw a few PT's who weren't very great over the years.

Early this year I injured my back in the gym, causing a disc extrusion causing severe subarticular stenosis. My entire quad and inner thigh went numb, I lost every bit of strength to the point where I couldn't stand up from pushing with that leg. My two PT's I went to for that were both great, and I was able to avoid surgery and made a complete recovery and I'm back to being able to load my spine with heavy weight without issue.

Don't give up on PT until you've tried at least a few different therapists.

 

[Mind2muscle]

I herniated L4-L5 about 2 and half years ago after a sneeze. Yep a sneeze. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life. I ended up with severe sciatica. I was limping and/or crawling at times. I got a couple steroid injections and completed abouf 4 months of physical therapy with minor relief. I was scared I wasn’t going to be able to function anymore so I bit the bullet and discussed options with 2 different surgeons. I ended up going with a neurosurgeon who performed an endoscopic microdiscectomy. I was partially awake for the procedure (twilight sedation). Afterwards it felt like a switch had been turned off. The pain was gone. Recovery was no joke though because you are strictly limited with movements for the first few weeks (no bending, lifting or twisting). Point of my story is be patient, give physical therapy a good shot, try the injections and read about the Mackenzie method. There is light at the end of the tunnel no matter what your final outcome is. Be patient.