Back Pain Relief
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Written by geo 10. Oct 2008 07:10 AM
After years of steadily increasing back pain post accident, and after exhausting all other avenues, including 'pilates' for the last six months, I insisted on an MRI. It showed spinal stenosis and arthritis which affect my left side, and for the last year it's gotten so bad that I hardly sleep.
The neurosurgeon I saw said surgery would only relieve the pain down my leg, but not the lower back. So, according to him I wasn't a good candidate for surgery. I was pretty pissed off as I thought surgery would finally give me relief.
In desperation I searched the net and found a site called 'losethebackpain.com' that discussed the push/pull of muscle imbalances which they say are the underlying cause of most back/sciatic/neck pain. There were stacks of testimonials (which could be all fake), and for a minimal cost (now there's the rub) I would get an exercise program targeting my specific problem. They quoted a medical journal which said that most back pain wasn't caused by herniated/bulging discs etc. I checked it out and it was on the level.
Well, I was going back to my physio (which costs an arm at least) so I thought, 'What the heck, I'll give it a go'. Turns out I have a high hip on the left side, and a forward tilt pelvis, and after just the first time I did the exercises that only work the muscles involved, I felt some relief. I thought, 'No way, it must be a coincidence or placebo effect'.
It's been over a week now, and I've continued to improve (now that's some placebo). Right from the first day, I haven't had much pain at night, and have now ditched the pillows I used to support my leg.
I can't believe that none of the medico's I saw over the years even suggested muscle imbalances. It makes me think they just want to keep the 'gravy train' rollin' along (hell, they got plenty out of me, that's for sure).
I hope my experience can help some of you who endure back pain. After all, I've suffered for sixteen friggin' years, and the remedy was so simple it's blown me away.
Cheers