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Have any of you used an inversion table for low back pain? If so, did it help?
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My brother in law swears by those tables. Have you tried a chiropractor? I used to think they were kin to witch doctors but mine has helped me.
I have an appointment for Monday morning. I hope he can help, I need some relief.
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I used One off and on for about a year now it helped me a lot with a bulging disc. I however completely ruined my back on the morning of October 22 putting on my socks for work of all things. As I had my leg up on the bed I had the worst pain I could ever imagine shoot from my back to my toes on my left leg. I knew I hurt myself bad but told myself get up go walk it off. I made it half way to work and pulled over to puke my guts out for 5 mins til I could get back in and go home. Wife got me an appointment to back specialist in Cary that day. He scheduled an MRI for opening day of black powder of all days but I’m hurting bad and my leg is numb from the knee down. Outcome was a massive rupture of L4 disc I had surgery last Monday and actually get my staples out tomorrow morning. Don’t play around with your back. I tried the get me by route and although that isn’t “THE REASON” mine turned out like this I feel like it contributed. Good luck
I agree with that what I meant mainly was the try this try that methods. I’ve dealt with back trouble for several years off and on and most orthopedics do everything they can to prevent surgery. My orthopedic wouldn’t do my surgery he had me see a neurosurgeon.Id only do surgery as a last resort or as in your case necessity. Too many people I know with worse off backs after cut happy surgeon's wanted to get there hands in there
The most important thing about back trouble is to find out exactly what is causing it. Devices like a table, chiropractors and physical therapy can help with certain specific problems. However all that can make things worse in more serious situations, like spinal stenosis or fractures. And if you have a ruptured disc you will have surgery. I have an extra vertebrae in my lower back which causes curvature of the spine and I had a ruptured disc about four years ago. The worst pain I have ever experienced bar none. I couldn’t walk without a crutches so I had the surgery right away. That pain was gone when I woke up and I was back to my original permanent pain level, which seemed to be less important after that. My advice is to see a neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal problems. They are usually so booked that they don’t need to push you to surgery, and they are also usually pretty well off financially so they have no incentive to operate if it isn’t necessary. I hope you do find relief regardless of what it takes. Back pain is no joke as you already know. Good luck.Have any of you used an inversion table for low back pain? If so, did it help?
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There are different types.Have any of you used an inversion table for low back pain? If so, did it help?
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Go to a physical therapist, not a chiropractor. I injured my back during a National Guard training exercise. 9mm bulge between L4-L5. Went to a chiropractor first, only got temporary relief, all symptoms would return within 2-3 days. I then spent 6 weeks doing PT 3 days a week. Fixed me. No issues since.
Go to a physical therapist, not a chiropractor. I injured my back during a National Guard training exercise. 9mm bulge between L4-L5. Went to a chiropractor first, only got temporary relief, all symptoms would return within 2-3 days. I then spent 6 weeks doing PT 3 days a week. Fixed me. No issues since.
This^ is my advice as well. I was in BAD shape in April. Couldn't really move. A few months of PT and I'm much better. Depending on what's wrong with your back of course. You'll probably find you have all kinds of muscle issues, tightness, core, etc. that are contributing. I'd do PT over a back cracker any day of the week.
As much as I hate to admit this I also went to a massage place. Not a normal spa type but a medical one. When I got there I could barely get out of the truck, was able to at least move when I got out of there. All will depend on the underlying problem. Mine was caused by an injury on top of my degenerative discs.
I go to a massage therapist. She is not the feel good type masseuse, she specializes in deep tissue massage and when I first went to her it hurt like hell. She feels that my problem is not muscular, but an alignment issue.
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I didn't read all responses but the inversion table does help me. I've had trouble for years with my back. I can pick up just about anything up to 150lbs and I'm fine. What hurts me is the bending over say like changing a tire with a 4 way. It takes me a week to get over that. All I have to do is step the wrong way by 2 degrees and that sciatic nerve will just about take my breath away. Back to the table now. Wife bought one of the cheaper ones for me last Christmas just to see how it worked. It does help me as I haven't had that to pinch in months. I'm in the 6'4" range so check the height limits on whatever kind you get. My head is an inch off floor if I go completely vertical.Have any of you used an inversion table for low back pain? If so, did it help?
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I go to a massage therapist. She is not the feel good type masseuse, she specializes in deep tissue massage and when I first went to her it hurt like hell. She feels that my problem is not muscular, but an alignment issue.
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Try a PT, one that does manual therapy.
Look for one that has been around. Those that don't have the time in just take a lot longer to find a way to help you.
Remember a Massage Therapist does not have the training or school that a PT has.
Wish you luck.
Just had RFA on my bulging discs at L3, L4, L5, and S1. Its the only thing that has helped me after shots, injections, PT, chiropractors, etc... RFA has taken away all my pain!