Back pain. Do you have it?

14holestogie · 01-14-2009, 02:37 PM

I've had recurring back pain for quite a few years. Mainly just a tightness most days, but sometimes it'll let me know not to push it. Exercises (back specific) which you could learn from your doctor or chiropractor could give some comfort. It'll never be what it was before, but you can make it bearable. I'd steer clear of surgery, too unless all other options are exhausted. I've heard and seen too many horror stories.

hotreds · 01-14-2009, 03:02 PM

Yes- spinal stenosis. I'm sure if I dropped some lbs, that would help, but weight is not really the cause. I think that I was too gung-ho as a youngster with those now condemned iron boot leg lifts. Indeed, I, too, have heard that surgery is 33% effective. 33% improve, 33% no change, 30% worse. Not good odds!

stitch · 01-14-2009, 03:18 PM

Yep, After a broken neck and fractured spine in 1995, A fracture which is still there, I live with pretty bad back pain every day.
I ignore it as best I can and just tough it out.
I will not take Rx pain killers!

01-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Back pain. Do you have it? I've had recurring back pain for quite a few years. Mainly just a tightness most days, but sometimes it'll let me know not to push it. Exercises (back specific) which you could learn from your doctor or chiropractor could give some comfort. It'll never be what it was before, but you can make it bearable. I'd steer clear of surgery, too unless all other options are exhausted. I've heard and seen too many horror stories.

01-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Back pain. Do you have it? Yes- spinal stenosis. I'm sure if I dropped some lbs, that would help, but weight is not really the cause. I think that I was too gung-ho as a youngster with those now condemned iron boot leg lifts. Indeed, I, too, have heard that surgery is 33% effective. 33% improve, 33% no change, 30% worse. Not good odds! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-14-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Back pain. Do you have it? Yep, After a broken neck and fractured spine in 1995, A fracture which is still there, I live with pretty bad back pain every day. I ignore it as best I can and just tough it out. I will not take Rx pain killers! __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.