Don’t forget modern medicine offers things like anti inflammatory meds, muscle relaxers, heating pads, icy hot/biofreeze, physical therapy, etc etc. so many options.
Try a podiatrist. If you aren’t walking right you may need some inserts for your shoes. They really help me. Also try physical therapy to strengthen back muscles.
Thank you for the acknowledgement of chronic pain. I've lived with SI joint pain for years. But you do what needs to be done and just get on with life.
Yep I have degenerative spine disorder. I worked a Thriftapalooza over the weekend, sold tons of stuff and am now layed out! The money I made was awesome. Not waiting for Ebay to show my items... Now rethinking my business model. I use a portable tens unit. I got it on Amazon and it is a lifesaver. AUVON 4 Outputs Tens Unit EMS.Also a red light therapy belt. Also on Ebay. Last but not least Acupuncture...
Biofreeze, heating pad, ice off and on. Lay on back with tennis ball in the infected area and move in circular motion. I am someone who has this occasionally and this is the only thing that works for me.
7 years ago I went keto. Had back problems since my 30's. My back issues have decreased by 80%. Still working hard. Inflammation is the cause of most health issues and sugar/grains cause massive Inflammation. I am 60 years old. Pay attention to your health, it is the most important thing.
Totally agree, I have been Keto for 4 years, down 100 lbs, maintained for 2 years now. I am 66! Have my own channel too telling my own story, sharing my foods and doing livestreams.
Thank you ♥It is a struggle but the busier I am the better I am (mind over matter). This will be the last I speak of it but wanted to thank you for kind words for those of us that deal daily. Take care of yourself AND never quit moving.
Get diagnosed. My dad + my friend both had sciatica + both had to sleep on the floor. They then did light stretching exercises including stretches b4 getting outta bed. Helped lots. Look up proper exercises.
No shortage of advice here. After being paralyzed in 89 - ATV accident. I can tell you that I have tried it all. And the only thing lets me survive is proper medication from pain management. I was able to finally walk in 1990. After my mri, short of a miracle, I can’t convince the Pain it is not there. Good luck on your journey.
Inversion helps with my sciatica. About a 60 degree angle for a couple minutes a day. But definitely check with a doctor to find out exactly what is causing the pain.
I met you and Tina at the flea market on Sunday. You are both so nice and I had no idea your back was bothering you. Good luck with whatever you do, I hope you are better soon.
The first chiropractor ( the new one) Did you whole back and its normal to be sore after the first one. The second appointment you would be less sore. your regular chiropractor just treated the area you were hurting. That's the main difference. I was sent to this rehab office for my back. I only went once that was the worst pain. you get in this machine. They tie down your top half and strap down on your ankles and feet. The top machine pulls up and the bottom machine pulls down for 30 mins. It was painful and not fun. I almost passed out a few times.
I'm 45.. We have back probs all thru my family. Mine started right when I hit 30. Somedays are OK and others I'm crying on the floor. If it gets bad, go get an MRI just incase something is wrong! Also, yes keep doing the yoga! It really helps your core. Try a heating pad on it. If you can't stand heat on it get an ice pack. Muscle rubs work for a lil bit too. Hope you feel better!!
Omg 😮I had to go to hospital doing storage unit with back issues … I haven’t made video yet as I been bed ridden some days …but plan to put update video soon… hope you feel better .
43 here. It's been at least a year, I've been dealing with chronic neck myofacial and tmj, shoulder pain and carpel tunnel and was basically forced to stop working. My Hands would even cramp up using my mouse. Couldnt hold my phone at all. Most days were painful and in different but usual areas. I think all my past overuse, posture, computer work, heavy lifting and stress of succeeding def contributed. My sales have tanked. It's hard but I have to take care of me first, then my business. Cuz the healthier I am, the healthier my business will be. Mind over matter ❤
I had a pinched nerve. Did months of physical therapy. Went to chiropractor. Got massages. Went to acupuncturist (this was awesome to relax my muscles). Yoga daily is the only thing that has helped me long term.
Nice pennant flip dave! Thanks for the shoutout too! Good luck with the new back treatments - I’ve had similar back issues in the past and my chiropractor helped me but it took ultrasonic massage & traction therapy at the office to really help
Hi just some suggestions of what to do that worked for me. Hot epsom salts bath, that draws out the soreness and relaxes the muscles. Than if still sore use an ice pack, it takes down the swelling of the muscles.. There are also simple exercises you can Google and do. Chiropractors just don't work for muscle issue, they are just to realign the spine and can do more harm than go. Deep messages just aggravate the muscles more and put them into spasms, if your muscles feel hard and tight they are in spasms. Hope you feel better. Love your videos, keep us up to date on your back.
So glad your back is doing better. Have you considered wearing a light back brace while you're out picking? Might keep you in better position while walking. Yoga is wonderful.
I've been dealing with sciatica for over 20 years. Applying heat to the affected area and sitting with a racquetball ball between painful area and chair back when resting (move around a little to act as a massage) have done more to improve it than anything else I've tried. Also rest is important. Taking a couple days to heal will do 100x more than anything else. You need to let the inflammation settle down.
I have been dealing with lower spine pain for the past 24 plus years had surgery in 2020 3 weeks after walking out the front door my back went out and got all symptons back
I can empathize with you due to similar circumstances. Following a pain shot and steroid, wading around in a heated pool was highly effective. After reinjury, relaxing in a hot tub/jacuzzi renewed my mobility with less pain. Best wishes.
Possibly the walking helped you. My daughter is a physical therapist and says "motion is lotion". Sitting is the worst for your back, either stand or lay down if you have back pain.
I was reliving everything you are going thru as I went thru the same thing years ago. The sciatica pain was the worst and got to the point where nothing was working and I could hardly walk. I had a couple of episodes like you but the last one came on and never went away. After a year of constant pain everyday multiple drs meds long as$$ steroid injections straight into my spine etc I had surgery. Everyone advised me against it but I was the one living with it. Immediately after the surgery no more sciatica - all gone. I could not believe it. I had my life back. I was only 30yrs old then and to this day I don't know what caused it. If I had not had surgery I for sure would have been wheelchair bound and on disability in my early 30s. Hopefully you don't have to go this route but I came here to say to consult with a neurosurgeon versus an orthopedic dr. I was given this advice and was the best advice ever. Orthopedics deal with bone and this is more of a nerve issue. I had a ruptured disc (aka slipped disc ,'pinched nerve) I am fine now but I go to a chiro once a week just to keep things aligned and just started that within the last year and I am 57 now. I go to Joint chiropractic which is affordable at 72-mo and I get an adjustment each week. I hope you find some relief thru massage yoga etc. living with pain 24/7 is not living.
I'm not against chiropractors, but this sounds like me. The pain shooting down the leg was 2 herniated disks. My chiropractor missed that diagnosis. Don't mess around with this. If it is pressing on nerve ignoring it can lead to permanent damage. It was a long healing process with physical therapy among the treatment.
I feel your pain. I have issues with my sciatica every couple of months. I have been doing more stretching to try and prevent it which has helped. I hope you feel better and get back to normal soon!
I’m sorry your back is giving you problems. Have you looked into OMT (osteopathic manipulation)? My primary physician does it. I haven’t needed it yet but I have heard wonderful reports. Worth looking into
So sorry you're suffering with all that pain. I drink turmeric paste tea twice a day for inflammation. And because of that I don't have to take pain pills in a regular basis anymore. I've been doing this for 5 years. If you want the recipe I'll be more than happy to send it to you just let me know. The best Christmas pageant ever. It was really a good movie.
There's nothing like back pain!! Traction, or inversion is a great tool. I have a T.E.N.S Unit that I use at home too. It helps me a lot!! Feel Better!!
Omg I totally get it , a week ago Saturday my dog ran into my knee hyperextending it and fracturing it . Doctors said 3 months with no weight on my leg it’s been 9 days and I’m losing my mind not being able to do anything. Not sure I can survive 11 weeks of this . I had to shut my eBay store down because I can’t climb stairs .
I’ve just gone through a non weight bearing 3 month period after getting my ankle tendons “reconstructed.” It’s the pits but you’ll get through it. It was easiest for me to have a Walker with a seat and scoot backwards all around the house with one foot.
Dave when you get a deep massage in a trouble area, that deep muscle bruises and feels weird for a few days, but then as the bruise repairs you get a great sense of relief.
I'm surprised they didn't offer Muscle stimulation or a lumbar belt. Those spasms are muscles saying they don't remember what to do. Muscle stim retrains the muscle. I don't agree with some of the previous viewer saying Chiropractors are not real doctors, they don't work, blah, blah, blah. They ARE real doctors and they DO work. If someone had a bad experience with a chiropractor it's because they went to the wrong chiropractor.
I have multiple back problems, and I have to figure things out so I can get things done. Walking is very difficult for me, and use a upright walker just so I can walk. I struggle but I keep going. Things take me longer to do but I do get them done. Hopefully you can figure things out, but now you have a new boundary that you know of.
Please Dave go to an orthopedist and get yourself properly diagnosed! They can find out and diagnose what’s really going on. My mom had a patient that got paralyzed from a chiropractor doing an adjustment - your back is really nothing to mess with. Also, as they say, “Move it or lose it.” That’s probably why you felt better the other day from walking all around. Maybe you and Tina and your kids can start a PE program for your homeschool where you all walk a certain amount together and do your own yoga or stretching exercises. Hope you feel better 🥰 Jill the ADHDer.
Dave, if they’re all saying that you walk wrong maybe that’s the issue? My husband had back pain and someone said he had a bad walk/gait that put stress on his back. He went to one of those places that measure the stress on your feet when walking by pressing into a mold. It showed what kind of orthopaedic mold he needed inside his shoes. After his walk was corrected, it didn’t happen overnight, but it eventually fixed his knee and back problem. It hasn’t come back. If I were you I’d try everything because you don’t need that kind of pain in your life. You’re too busy! 😊
You need to go to get an MRI done they need to see what the actual cause of this is. It’s most likely you have a herniated disc you could even be bone on bone as bad as you were talking about feeling. I wouldn’t put this off any longer and here is why. It takes a while to get the MRI then they have to read it then they have to send you to a specialist whether that be a neurologist or an orthopedic that takes a long time. The quicker you get the quicker you will have permanent relief instead of these massages and temporary chiropractic fixes. I hope you find relief soon.
Put a pillow under your knees when laying on you back. If you turn on you side place the pillow in between the knees.It opens the hips to take the pressure off the back. Just wanted you to know in case you were'nt aware. I wish you the best.
Omygoodness I have been having beck issues for about a month and I couldn't stand up straight for almost a week. I'm moving around and standing up thanks to the steroid and meds I was prescribed for a week. Now it seems to come and go. I've been trying to get Medicaid because I don't have insurance but they are soooo slow! Hang in there 💪🏼
Get a consult with a foot & ankle doctor. They will look at your foot structure and leg length. I’ve worn inserts for years. They stabilize the feet, provide cushioning and put your leg lengths into alignment, which will put your back into alignment. No chiropractor, yoga and whatever is going to fix foot structure.
Get an inversion table and when you hang upside down for a few mins it puts you bones back in alignment!! It’s worth the investment of $100 cost less than chiropractor or dr! Check your vitD levels too..
Hi Dave, hang in there with your back. I found movement it the best cure. I've had some issues over the years starting in my 20s. Make sure at some point, if you haven't yet, have x-rays taking so you know what you are dealing with.
I had to get a new mattress and use lumbar cushion support while sitting in my office chair 👍🏻 worked so far. However I did have discectomy because my back was so bad I lost use of my left leg.
My sister would have that done every month and came home with back & blues. She loves pain. You did say you can not take pain gracefully, I would buy a Homes body message or a message with heat.
Hey Dave hope goes well with your back I am a amputee so my back is out all the time and the only way I get around it is a massage every week and walking does help keep the joints working. 😊 mark from Australia
I have chronic tendonitis is my feet. When I have flare ups I can barely walk. Usually have to have a walking boot and or crutches. Completely removes my ability to work. I got nothing done this weekend.
Dave- Get to a regular Dr so you can be referred for physical therapy. They will work on your walking structure to improve your pain. Have done this several times myself for various back and leg pain. Also have had a 3 disc fusion for spinal stenosis- that was 20 years ago
Your Muscles are Inflamed and in Spasms and can be pushing on a nerve. You need to do what it takes to Relax your muscles. Try Aleve it is an Anti-inflammatory, It helps me with my Shoulder,Knee and Back Pain. Try all those other things I suggested as well. Hopefully you don't need Surgery. Praying for you.
Back pain is no joke, sounds more like sciatica than anything, but regardless, it is absolutely debilitating. When you get a flare up like this, probably need to go to the chiropractor two or three times a week for a couple weeks to get it worked out just my opinion though.
Light exercise like lifting small weights and stretching. And eating better might help. And if you have back pain try getting new shoes that have ortho inserts.
Dude, it’s stressful to see your pain. Please please go to an orthopedic doctor! I went to a chiropractor when I dislocated a rib dog walking, and he decided I needed my neck adjusted too. Stupid me, I said ok. I ended up with a herniated disc pushing against my spinal cord. I quit my dog walking biz, had over 100 clients, walked 16 hr days, and got a desk job. You gotta get the inflammation down, can’t keep pushing through it. I pushed through my pain until I was passing out and in ER. Take care of yourself.
I love yoga for my back. Priscilla Patrick has a series on the Tube (clearly someone recorded her) but they are 12-15 minutes long. They work great and start at episode 1. I hope you feel better.
I understand the fear of pain, I had that with my teeth. For many years I would avoid certain foods because of the pain that came after. But then I went Carnivore and the pain disappeared, I can chew the toughest steaks and zero pain and that's just one benefit of many since going Carnivore, best was curing my type 2 diabetes, that's why I did it, but also went from 270 lbs to 220 in 100 days with zero exercise.
Maybe you need to see spine and pain management doctor? I see one as I have a narrowing in my spinal vertebrae in my lower back. Won't be cheap but worth it if it works. Hope you feel better! 😊
I had a period in my life with a bad back, lower back. I finally saw a Chiropractor for a few visits and he gave me 3 exercises to do and they WORKED! Every time I felt my back hurting I'd do the exercises, which would help immediately. Find a good Chiropractor and look up good exercises for lower back. There is help if you can find the right kind.
The best one was the knee-to-chest stretch for me. Also once you've stretched to the chest, I pulled the knee up like you are going to pull it to the chest but pull it to the opposite hip and if you feel it in your butt you are doing it right. This one helped immensely. Good Luck!
Once you find a good chiropractor and/or masseuse stick with that person. Not trying to be negative but I had back pain until I went from 5'9" 230lbs. to 200lbs. Losing weight made a big difference.
You mentioned that you walk wrong. That is probably your problem. It is one I have had since I started walking as a baby. I had to go to an orthopaedic doctor for relief. I am guessing the activity of pulling the wagon behind you made you walk differently (maybe correctly?) and that eased your back pain some. I suggest you see an orthopaedic doctor about your back problem and be sure to tell him you walk wrong.
Back pain is the worst! Hope you feel better soon, Dave.
Don’t forget modern medicine offers things like anti inflammatory meds, muscle relaxers, heating pads, icy hot/biofreeze, physical therapy, etc etc. so many options.
The chiropractor is also a band-aid. Consistent physical therapy is the long-term solution, depending on the diagnosis.
Try a podiatrist. If you aren’t walking right you may need some inserts for your shoes. They really help me. Also try physical therapy to strengthen back muscles.
Agreed. My podiatrist changed my life.
Hi Dave,hope you feel better soon 🥰
Hello Dave, wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy❤😊
Get a back support belt. Helps when you are in pain. Use when you are not in pain to help prevent you from hurting your back.
Thank you for the acknowledgement of chronic pain. I've lived with SI joint pain for years. But you do what needs to be done and just get on with life.
Hope your appointment worked Dave ... nothing worse than back pain .. except maybe tooth pain. Sending prayers your way.
Lord heal his back completely in Jesus name!! Let the pain never come back
Yep I have degenerative spine disorder. I worked a Thriftapalooza over the weekend, sold tons of stuff and am now layed out! The money I made was awesome. Not waiting for Ebay to show my items... Now rethinking my business model. I use a portable tens unit. I got it on Amazon and it is a lifesaver. AUVON 4 Outputs Tens Unit EMS.Also a red light therapy belt. Also on Ebay. Last but not least Acupuncture...
Biofreeze, heating pad, ice off and on. Lay on back with tennis ball in the infected area and move in circular motion. I am someone who has this occasionally and this is the only thing that works for me.
7 years ago I went keto. Had back problems since my 30's. My back issues have decreased by 80%. Still working hard. Inflammation is the cause of most health issues and sugar/grains cause massive Inflammation. I am 60 years old. Pay attention to your health, it is the most important thing.
Totally agree, I have been Keto for 4 years, down 100 lbs, maintained for 2 years now. I am 66! Have my own channel too telling my own story, sharing my foods and doing livestreams.
Thank you ♥It is a struggle but the busier I am the better I am (mind over matter). This will be the last I speak of it but wanted to thank you for kind words for those of us that deal daily. Take care of yourself AND never quit moving.
Get diagnosed. My dad + my friend both had sciatica + both had to sleep on the floor. They then did light stretching exercises including stretches b4 getting outta bed. Helped lots. Look up proper exercises.
No shortage of advice here. After being paralyzed in 89 - ATV accident. I can tell you that I have tried it all. And the only thing lets me survive is proper medication from pain management. I was able to finally walk in 1990. After my mri, short of a miracle, I can’t convince the Pain it is not there. Good luck on your journey.
Inversion helps with my sciatica. About a 60 degree angle for a couple minutes a day. But definitely check with a doctor to find out exactly what is causing the pain.
I met you and Tina at the flea market on Sunday. You are both so nice and I had no idea your back was bothering you. Good luck with whatever you do, I hope you are better soon.
The first chiropractor ( the new one) Did you whole back and its normal to be sore after the first one. The second appointment you would be less sore. your regular chiropractor just treated the area you were hurting. That's the main difference. I was sent to this rehab office for my back. I only went once that was the worst pain. you get in this machine. They tie down your top half and strap down on your ankles and feet. The top machine pulls up and the bottom machine pulls down for 30 mins. It was painful and not fun. I almost passed out a few times.
Yes, @Buffandthestuff75, You're describing decompression therapy. It isn't for everyone, it works yet it is painful.
I'm 45.. We have back probs all thru my family. Mine started right when I hit 30. Somedays are OK and others I'm crying on the floor. If it gets bad, go get an MRI just incase something is wrong! Also, yes keep doing the yoga! It really helps your core. Try a heating pad on it. If you can't stand heat on it get an ice pack. Muscle rubs work for a lil bit too. Hope you feel better!!
Omg 😮I had to go to hospital doing storage unit with back issues … I haven’t made video yet as I been bed ridden some days …but plan to put update video soon… hope you feel better .
43 here. It's been at least a year, I've been dealing with chronic neck myofacial and tmj, shoulder pain and carpel tunnel and was basically forced to stop working. My Hands would even cramp up using my mouse. Couldnt hold my phone at all. Most days were painful and in different but usual areas. I think all my past overuse, posture, computer work, heavy lifting and stress of succeeding def contributed. My sales have tanked. It's hard but I have to take care of me first, then my business. Cuz the healthier I am, the healthier my business will be. Mind over matter ❤
I had a pinched nerve. Did months of physical therapy. Went to chiropractor. Got massages. Went to acupuncturist (this was awesome to relax my muscles). Yoga daily is the only thing that has helped me long term.
Looks into the DDP yoga program... it's more manly. 😂
Nice pennant flip dave! Thanks for the shoutout too! Good luck with the new back treatments - I’ve had similar back issues in the past and my chiropractor helped me but it took ultrasonic massage & traction therapy at the office to really help
Hi just some suggestions of what to do that worked for me. Hot epsom salts bath, that draws out the soreness and relaxes the muscles. Than if still sore use an ice pack, it takes down the swelling of the muscles.. There are also simple exercises you can Google and do. Chiropractors just don't work for muscle issue, they are just to realign the spine and can do more harm than go. Deep messages just aggravate the muscles more and put them into spasms, if your muscles feel hard and tight they are in spasms. Hope you feel better. Love your videos, keep us up to date on your back.
So glad your back is doing better. Have you considered wearing a light back brace while you're out picking? Might keep you in better position while walking.
Yoga is wonderful.
I've been dealing with sciatica for over 20 years. Applying heat to the affected area and sitting with a racquetball ball between painful area and chair back when resting (move around a little to act as a massage) have done more to improve it than anything else I've tried. Also rest is important. Taking a couple days to heal will do 100x more than anything else. You need to let the inflammation settle down.
I have been dealing with lower spine pain for the past 24 plus years had surgery in 2020 3 weeks after walking out the front door my back went out and got all symptons back
Praying your feel better soon
Back problems,welcome to my world 😢
I can empathize with you due to similar circumstances. Following a pain shot and steroid, wading around in a heated pool was highly effective. After reinjury, relaxing in a hot tub/jacuzzi renewed my mobility with less pain. Best wishes.
Hope you get feeling better. My father use to sleep with a piece of plywood between the mattress and box spring because of his back..
prayers
Possibly the walking helped you. My daughter is a physical therapist and says "motion is lotion". Sitting is the worst for your back, either stand or lay down if you have back pain.
Sometimes after going to chiropractor it takes a few days for it to get better and the soreness to be relieved. You may need a firmer mattress also
I was reliving everything you are going thru as I went thru the same thing years ago. The sciatica pain was the worst and got to the point where nothing was working and I could hardly walk. I had a couple of episodes like you but the last one came on and never went away. After a year of constant pain everyday multiple drs meds long as$$ steroid injections straight into my spine etc I had surgery. Everyone advised me against it but I was the one living with it. Immediately after the surgery no more sciatica - all gone. I could not believe it. I had my life back. I was only 30yrs old then and to this day I don't know what caused it. If I had not had surgery I for sure would have been wheelchair bound and on disability in my early 30s. Hopefully you don't have to go this route but I came here to say to consult with a neurosurgeon versus an orthopedic dr. I was given this advice and was the best advice ever. Orthopedics deal with bone and this is more of a nerve issue. I had a ruptured disc (aka slipped disc ,'pinched nerve) I am fine now but I go to a chiro once a week just to keep things aligned and just started that within the last year and I am 57 now. I go to Joint chiropractic which is affordable at 72-mo and I get an adjustment each week. I hope you find some relief thru massage yoga etc. living with pain 24/7 is not living.
You need to go to an orthopedic doctor stop going to chiropractors they are going to make it worse
Amen and truest to the core! They messed my daughter up
I'm not against chiropractors, but this sounds like me. The pain shooting down the leg was 2 herniated disks. My chiropractor missed that diagnosis. Don't mess around with this. If it is pressing on nerve ignoring it can lead to permanent damage. It was a long healing process with physical therapy among the treatment.
I feel your pain. I have issues with my sciatica every couple of months. I have been doing more stretching to try and prevent it which has helped. I hope you feel better and get back to normal soon!
I’m sorry your back is giving you problems. Have you looked into OMT (osteopathic manipulation)? My primary physician does it. I haven’t needed it yet but I have heard wonderful reports. Worth looking into
So sorry you're suffering with all that pain. I drink turmeric paste tea twice a day for inflammation. And because of that I don't have to take pain pills in a regular basis anymore. I've been doing this for 5 years. If you want the recipe I'll be more than happy to send it to you just let me know.
The best Christmas pageant ever. It was really a good movie.
Husband and friend have both had lots of success with the rolfing you speak of!
Good luck with your back Dave, I have one of those. lol xx
Feel better soon
There's nothing like back pain!! Traction, or inversion is a great tool. I have a T.E.N.S Unit that I use at home too. It helps me a lot!! Feel Better!!
I just got the tens 7000 for my knee and wow does it work!
Omg I totally get it , a week ago Saturday my dog ran into my knee hyperextending it and fracturing it . Doctors said 3 months with no weight on my leg it’s been 9 days and I’m losing my mind not being able to do anything. Not sure I can survive 11 weeks of this .
I had to shut my eBay store down because I can’t climb stairs .
So sorry! 😢
I’ve just gone through a non weight bearing 3 month period after getting my ankle tendons “reconstructed.” It’s the pits but you’ll get through it. It was easiest for me to have a Walker with a seat and scoot backwards all around the house with one foot.
@ thanks I guess I’m glad it’s in the winter and not summer. Thanks for the encouragement ❤️
Dave when you get a deep massage in a trouble area, that deep muscle bruises and feels weird for a few days, but then as the bruise repairs you get a great sense of relief.
I'm surprised they didn't offer Muscle stimulation or a lumbar belt. Those spasms are muscles saying they don't remember what to do. Muscle stim retrains the muscle. I don't agree with some of the previous viewer saying Chiropractors are not real doctors, they don't work, blah, blah, blah. They ARE real doctors and they DO work. If someone had a bad experience with a chiropractor it's because they went to the wrong chiropractor.
I have multiple back problems, and I have to figure things out so I can get things done. Walking is very difficult for me, and use a upright walker just so I can walk. I struggle but I keep going. Things take me longer to do but I do get them done. Hopefully you can figure things out, but now you have a new boundary that you know of.
Please Dave go to an orthopedist and get yourself properly diagnosed! They can find out and diagnose what’s really going on. My mom had a patient that got paralyzed from a chiropractor doing an adjustment - your back is really nothing to mess with. Also, as they say, “Move it or lose it.” That’s probably why you felt better the other day from walking all around. Maybe you and Tina and your kids can start a PE program for your homeschool where you all walk a certain amount together and do your own yoga or stretching exercises. Hope you feel better 🥰 Jill the ADHDer.
Yes please go to doctor.
Dave, if they’re all saying that you walk wrong maybe that’s the issue? My husband had back pain and someone said he had a bad walk/gait that put stress on his back. He went to one of those places that measure the stress on your feet when walking by pressing into a mold. It showed what kind of orthopaedic mold he needed inside his shoes. After his walk was corrected, it didn’t happen overnight, but it eventually fixed his knee and back problem. It hasn’t come back. If I were you I’d try everything because you don’t need that kind of pain in your life. You’re too busy! 😊
I have experienced lower back pain from dry needling.
Chiropractors are a lot like Lawyers. Most are not needed and they usually make things worse. 😁
You need to go to get an MRI done they need to see what the actual cause of this is. It’s most likely you have a herniated disc you could even be bone on bone as bad as you were talking about feeling. I wouldn’t put this off any longer and here is why. It takes a while to get the MRI then they have to read it then they have to send you to a specialist whether that be a neurologist or an orthopedic that takes a long time. The quicker you get the quicker you will have permanent relief instead of these massages and temporary chiropractic fixes. I hope you find relief soon.
I have friends that say Rolfing is awesome. I'm too chicken to try it though. Its beyond deep tissue. You are gonna need a day to recover.
Dr. Told me years ago is laying in bed a few days relieves back aches. It works for me ever since.
Walking also helps. Whenever I throw out my back just walking slowly and intentionally until it starts to align itself is helpful.
Put a pillow under your knees when laying on you back. If you turn on you side place the pillow in between the knees.It opens the hips to take the pressure off the back.
Just wanted you to know in case you were'nt aware. I wish you the best.
Omygoodness I have been having beck issues for about a month and I couldn't stand up straight for almost a week. I'm moving around and standing up thanks to the steroid and meds I was prescribed for a week. Now it seems to come and go. I've been trying to get Medicaid because I don't have insurance but they are soooo slow! Hang in there 💪🏼
Get a consult with a foot & ankle doctor. They will look at your foot structure and leg length. I’ve worn inserts for years. They stabilize the feet, provide cushioning and put your leg lengths into alignment, which will put your back into alignment.
No chiropractor, yoga and whatever is going to fix foot structure.
Get an inversion table and when you hang upside down for a few mins it puts you bones back in alignment!! It’s worth the investment of $100 cost less than chiropractor or dr! Check your vitD levels too..
Hi Dave, hang in there with your back. I found movement it the best cure. I've had some issues over the years starting in my 20s. Make sure at some point, if you haven't yet, have x-rays taking so you know what you are dealing with.
I definitely would love to have my life back. I can barely walk, and many more health problems .
Put ice on your back to reduce inflammation of the muscles.
Arnica gel might help your back Dave
My friend has had success with acupuncture for his back pain. Have you tried that?
I had to get a new mattress and use lumbar cushion support while sitting in my office chair 👍🏻 worked so far. However I did have discectomy because my back was so bad I lost use of my left leg.
Continued from my last comment..lol.. I dealt with it for so long I actually purchased a sleep number bed way back when n I still have it.
Go to a physical therapist!! And your insurance will probably pay for it.
They’ve helped me so much with multiple issues .
My sister would have that done every month and came home with back & blues. She loves pain. You did say you can not take pain gracefully, I would buy a Homes body message or a message with heat.
Dave, go to the drug store and pick up a tube of Voltaren. You will be amazed. It used to be prescription, but now it's over the counter.
🤜🤛❤️ Dave Try exercise for lower back pain. You need to do exercise for lower back muscles. Lower back muscles must be stronger 👍
Hey Dave hope goes well with your back I am a amputee so my back is out all the time and the only way I get around it is a massage every week and walking does help keep the joints working. 😊 mark from Australia
20 to 30 minutes is stretching four times a week makes a big difference on your back
I have chronic tendonitis is my feet. When I have flare ups I can barely walk. Usually have to have a walking boot and or crutches. Completely removes my ability to work. I got nothing done this weekend.
Dave- Get to a regular Dr so you can be referred for physical therapy. They will work on your walking structure to improve your pain. Have done this several times myself for various back and leg pain. Also have had a 3 disc fusion for spinal stenosis- that was 20 years ago
Your Muscles are Inflamed and in Spasms and can be pushing on a nerve. You need to do what it takes to Relax your muscles. Try Aleve it is an Anti-inflammatory, It helps me with my Shoulder,Knee and Back Pain. Try all those other things I suggested as well. Hopefully you don't need Surgery. Praying for you.
I would try acupuncture, my grandmother had some problems with one arms and it worked for her.
Back pain is no joke, sounds more like sciatica than anything, but regardless, it is absolutely debilitating. When you get a flare up like this, probably need to go to the chiropractor two or three times a week for a couple weeks to get it worked out just my opinion though.
You really need to see an Orthopedic doctor .
Light exercise like lifting small weights and stretching. And eating better might help. And if you have back pain try getting new shoes that have ortho inserts.
Dude, it’s stressful to see your pain. Please please go to an orthopedic doctor! I went to a chiropractor when I dislocated a rib dog walking, and he decided I needed my neck adjusted too. Stupid me, I said ok. I ended up with a herniated disc pushing against my spinal cord. I quit my dog walking biz, had over 100 clients, walked 16 hr days, and got a desk job. You gotta get the inflammation down, can’t keep pushing through it. I pushed through my pain until I was passing out and in ER. Take care of yourself.
I love yoga for my back. Priscilla Patrick has a series on the Tube (clearly someone recorded her) but they are 12-15 minutes long. They work great and start at episode 1. I hope you feel better.
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I understand the fear of pain, I had that with my teeth. For many years I would avoid certain foods because of the pain that came after. But then I went Carnivore and the pain disappeared, I can chew the toughest steaks and zero pain and that's just one benefit of many since going Carnivore, best was curing my type 2 diabetes, that's why I did it, but also went from 270 lbs to 220 in 100 days with zero exercise.
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If you were in Europe, it would be done with 1 visit to ER, you would get a shot, go home & be better in 2 days.
Maybe you need to see spine and pain management doctor? I see one as I have a narrowing in my spinal vertebrae in my lower back. Won't be cheap but worth it if it works. Hope you feel better! 😊
Worse case sinario picking in a wheelchair!!😂❤
I had a period in my life with a bad back, lower back. I finally saw a Chiropractor for a few visits and he gave me 3 exercises to do and they WORKED! Every time I felt my back hurting I'd do the exercises, which would help immediately. Find a good Chiropractor and look up good exercises for lower back. There is help if you can find the right kind.
The best one was the knee-to-chest stretch for me. Also once you've stretched to the chest, I pulled the knee up like you are going to pull it to the chest but pull it to the opposite hip and if you feel it in your butt you are doing it right. This one helped immensely. Good Luck!
Go to the doctor FFS. My husband screwed around with similar issue and after multiple chiropractor appointments he now has permanent nerve damage.
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Just a suggestion try new footwear. i find i get back pain when my shoes are worn down. Also, I was told years ago to never wear others used footwear.
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Maybe instead of trying 20 different things to help your back, maybe just go to the Doctor and figure it and fix it once and for all lol
Physical Therapist
Have to get a doctor to refer!
Go to a MD. Feel better.
Next week try it all while hopping on one leg! 🍍🍍🍍🧑🦽🧑🦽🧑🦽
Once you find a good chiropractor and/or masseuse stick with that person. Not trying to be negative but I had back pain until I went from 5'9" 230lbs. to 200lbs. Losing weight made a big difference.
You mentioned that you walk wrong. That is probably your problem. It is one I have had since I started walking as a baby. I had to go to an orthopaedic doctor for relief. I am guessing the activity of pulling the wagon behind you made you walk differently (maybe correctly?) and that eased your back pain some. I suggest you see an orthopaedic doctor about your back problem and be sure to tell him you walk wrong.