I recently discovered my very first back injury. One that involved a slipped disk and a severe back strain. I am unhappy to report I am unavailable until I can walk without a cain again.
I may have to have surgery so the estimated time that I will be unavailable for an appointment is between the next 1 week to a full 6 weeks. I already have a chiropractor appointment., however, if anyone has any further advice to help expedite this down time feel free to speak up.
The strain and slipped disk is in my lower back. the slipped disk producing sciatica.
I am very sorry if you are one of the gentlemen that had booked an appointment with me during this unfortunate time. I will keep everyone apprised I promise
Originally Posted by JayceeRivers
I had a twisted my back and a disk slipped partially out and broke off. I went to several doctors with no help at all.
A lot of research I found the Doctors at Pain Care, especially Dr. Daniel L Bruning M.D. He is rated as one of the best in the country. The difference between his work and the work done at a well known and highly rated hospital near the Plaza was like the difference between night and day. There may be a big difference between doctors.
My back pain was so bad I can not even describe it. I could not walk for a long time. I kept talking to the physical therapists I was assigned to, but they didn't seem to understand. Finally, they asked to supervising doctor to look for a piriformis muscle spasms (Syndrome). One shot into the piriformis worked wonders. Seven years later, I still pay to get stretched every week. (see my private message).
With my injury, the L5 was twisted while lifting. But the muscle condition followed. I use stretches to keep this thing functioning properly so I can walk straight.
JR