Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2003 For the past couple of years I have had near constant back pain, ranging from mild to severe. I've gone to a chiropractor every couple of weeks for a long time now, and the treatment only helps me feel better for a few days, if at all. Recently, I've even had to get my knees adjusted because due to the misalignment of my spine, the bones in and around my right knee have popped out of place. I also have a feeling of extreme pressure in my neck and sciatica (pain and numbness resulting from the aforementioned problems) in my leg and thigh areas. At the moment, I have at least 2 and possibly 3 bulging/herniated discs in my back, and I'm not going to continue the endless cycle of mostly useless chiropractic treatment any longer. I know there must be some form of successful treatment to eliminate the problem that doesn't involve surgery, but I have yet to find anything conclusive in my extensive search of various medical websites. If there's anyone else around here who has experienced anything similar to what I'm going through and has overcome it, please reply with any information that may help lead me in the right direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted August 28, 2003 I have Sherman's disease. It means the plates in my back rub against the nerves. I reccomend lots of Massages and Weed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2003 I have Sherman's disease. It means the plates in my back rub against the nerves. I reccomend lots of Massages and Weed That's gotta make your job even more difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2003 First thing, if you are overweight, drop some tonnage. I have a pinched nerve between a couple discs and I noticed that losing weight is a godsend. Even if it's a little bit. Other than that I can only really recommend stretching. Or surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2003 I was never severely overweight, although I had been overweight to some degree for most of my life. I was up to 168 pounds (and I'm 5'8") until earlier this year, and I dropped down to 132. Right now I've stabilized around the 140 pound mark. I'm pretty sure my weight doesn't have anything to do with it, but I guess I can never be sure. Thanks for the suggestion, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted August 28, 2003 I have Sherman's disease. It means the plates in my back rub against the nerves. I reccomend lots of Massages and Weed That's gotta make your job even more difficult. Yes it does. I have to take serious pain killers (With my drinking habits that a disaster waiting to happen). I was very happy when I got promoted to a site manager so know I WATCH them cut logs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2003 hey, more time to pop pills and plan gnomings. It's WIN WIN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted August 28, 2003 That's what I figure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted August 28, 2003 Yoga. Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
