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in reply to: Review of MRI results #5883
Thank you. I have spoken with Sarah. Do you think the mechanical/motorized tractio n table is ok for an extruded disc? I have a rehab appointment Friday. in your previous post you referred to 70% chance for relief. Does that mean no surgery or just putting off surgery for a few years. I know you don’t have a crystal ball, but in general. Thanks, Michael
in reply to: Review of MRI results #5872Dr. Corenman,
I appreciate the time you take to provide this forum. You have my mri results above and I have now been twice to rehab at physical therapist.
Rehab consists of 20 minutes stretching include prone arm extensions arching backwards, 20 minutes traction table with harness/electrical motor contracting and expanding. Finish with 20 to 30 minutes of deep massage in low back and electrical stimulation of nerves. 3 days week.
I am taking Zipsor 25 mg four times a day with reduction of approximately 85% of pain for about 4 to 5 hours with each pill.
I cancelled my third rehab visit today, because I am afraid the traction may further damage one or both of my extruded discs.
As I stated earlier, I have had low back pain for years but about two to three months ago I think I overdid it moving a freezer. The left leg pain began a couple of days later and has continued. Oral steroids gave a little relief. If I quit the zipsor the full pain returns.
My questions are: Is the traction table appropriate for my type of extrusion? In general what type of rehab would be appropriate and for how long should I attempt rehab before I risk damage to the nerve permanently? Do injections reduce inflammation or just deaden nerve and risk permanent nerve damage from normal daily activities?
Please forgive me if I have asked to much at one time. I am willing to pay and would like to send you a copy of the cd with mri images if possible. Thank you Dr. Corenman.
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