Thread: Herniated Disc

this is a good site with a lot of info

Originally Posted by P-funk

really? I have never heard that before. I am no cancer expert in anyway though. Is there any link you can provide us with more info?

P-Funk, below are some links for some types of cancers where back pain is a symptom. Each type of cancer has its own set of symptoms, so linking to one specific site is not possible. While most cases of back pain are certainly not related to cancer, it is something for everyone to think of if the pain does not go away in a reasonable amount of time. This is not meant to scare the hell out of anybody. Cancer for the age range of most of the people on this site is pretty uncommon. However, it does occur and chances increase as you age. Being aware that your body is giving you signals that something is wrong may be the difference in someone being a survivor or a statistic.

http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5268.html
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/tumors/tum04.html
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH...WSIHW051|~b%2C*|
http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/o...symptoms.shtml
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/condition....back.pain.html
http://www.kidney-cancer-symptoms.co.../symptoms.php3
http://www.oncologychannel.com/testi...kfactors.shtml

Originally Posted by boilermaker

P-Funk, below are some links for some types of cancers where back pain is a symptom. Each type of cancer has its own set of symptoms, so linking to one specific site is not possible. While most cases of back pain are certainly not related to cancer, it is something for everyone to think of if the pain does not go away in a reasonable amount of time. This is not meant to scare the hell out of anybody. Cancer for the age range of most of the people on this site is pretty uncommon. However, it does occur and chances increase as you age. Being aware that your body is giving you signals that something is wrong may be the difference in someone being a survivor or a statistic.

http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5268.html
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/tumors/tum04.html
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH...WSIHW051|~b%2C*|
http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/o...symptoms.shtml
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/condition....back.pain.html
http://www.kidney-cancer-symptoms.co.../symptoms.php3
http://www.oncologychannel.com/testi...kfactors.shtml

thanks, I will look at them when I get home later.

Originally Posted by P-funk

thanks, I will look at them when I get home later.

No problem. That is not an all inclusive list, just a few examples.

Rob, how did the epidural end up working for you?

Originally Posted by largepkg

Rob, how did the epidural end up working for you?

Pretty good, it seemed to really help. I am going back to my orthopedic surgeon next week to see if he thinks I should get a second one.

Good! Glad to hear it. It's nice to have some relief I'm sure.

yup, I am also going into my fourth week using the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

yup, I am also going into my fourth week using the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine.

what exactley does the machine do to you?

Originally Posted by P-funk

what exactley does the machine do to you?

www.axiomworldwide.com/DRX9000.htm

Your mention of herniated disc caught my eye. I know it stinks! I recently found out that I have a cervical herniation c4-5, degeneration noted also. Quite commom to find. Most people are walking around with bad spine conditions and are not aware of it. I have elbow and ulnar nerve problems and I finally asked to have an mri done. Sure enough they found herniation. I am currently getting PT including traction. I want to see how therapy goes first before I have an ESI. You mentioned drx9000. I don't know anyone personally who has had that, but I am a nurse and speak to different doctors offices. I was told by one office that they had 85% success rate with the drx9000. I also was told that these herniated discs cansometimes resolve themselves with the right treatment done early on. Of course this all depends on what stage of herniation you are dealing with. Surgery/fusion is something I personally would avoid unless absolutely necessary. One of the websites I went on had some easy to understand info and pics(some are way too technical for me) www.coloradospineinstitute.com but I'm sure your docs have shown you quite a bit of literature already. Well, here's hoping that our herniations decompress themselves! Take care.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

www.axiomworldwide.com/DRX9000.htm

painful?

Originally Posted by P-funk

painful?

oh no, just the opposite! it feels good, you can easily fall asleep, although the therapy is only 30 minutes.

Rob sorry to hear bout your injury bro. good to see that you're not giving up training altogether, just re-thinking your approach. check this article out, i thought about your situation as i was reading it.

http://davedraper.com/doc-ken-train-smarter.html

some of us younger guys should think more into the future but unfortunately we are too short sighted for that and keep pushing until one day our body's just give up on us. its a shame but i can't really live any other way.

well, I just posted a thread in the training forum...I am done with "bodybuilding".

Originally Posted by Yanick

Rob sorry to hear bout your injury bro. good to see that you're not giving up training altogether, just re-thinking your approach. check this article out, i thought about your situation as i was reading it.

http://davedraper.com/doc-ken-train-smarter.html

some of us younger guys should think more into the future but unfortunately we are too short sighted for that and keep pushing until one day our body's just give up on us. its a shame but i can't really live any other way.

Dr. ken is such a maniac!

Originally Posted by P-funk

Dr. ken is such a maniac!

the guy's my hero. i still wanna see if you'd be able to live through one of his sessions

Originally Posted by Yanick

the guy's my hero. i still wanna see if you'd be able to live through one of his sessions

I could defenitly "man up" for a Dr. Ken session. It would be brutal and probably end with us swearing at each other. But I would forge on.

Originally Posted by P-funk

I could defenitly "man up" for a Dr. Ken session. It would be brutal and probably end with us swearing at each other. But I would forge on.

i'd pay to see that

Hey Prince Hows your back now? I have the same thing but not as severe L4/L5 herniation. Still hurts to stand up and quick moments. I was going through the same rehab with the decompression machine followed by electro stim and cold compress. My doc was the best. I used to be a gymnast for a few years as a kid. and about 2yrs ago I deadlifted with poor form due to being too hyper and jacked up on stim's. I already had some preexisting pain due to an already worn out disc. and for 15 yrs was living with back pain and thought it was going to be a fact of life.

I thought I was a goner. But the decompression machine is a god send. Now since my doc is no longer practicing here, she moved to Cali, I am w/o this machine. Gotta look for a good doc thats flexible with payments (no insurance)

Hope you've been able to get back in to lifting.

Until then, any ideas how i could take the pressure off or minimize the pain. I have some pain killers but I dont want to have to take them forever.

It's okay, I have to be careful, I don't have any pain but I know what I can and cannot do. My biggest issue is my limitations with working legs, I cannot squat and I even have to be careful with leg press movements. As long as I have my training belt on I seem to be fine. I am sure the disc is still bulging and always will be, I also expect that some day I will need surgery.