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Spring, TX

Any suggestions on decreasing pain from bulging disk besides pain meds?

June 29, 2018
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Members shared numerous strategies for managing bulging disc pain beyond medication, with aquatic therapy emerging as a popular recommendation... Read more

Members shared numerous strategies for managing bulging disc pain beyond medication, with aquatic therapy emerging as a popular recommendation for keeping the body moving while reducing strain. Several members discussed their experiences with various treatments including physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, daily bridge exercises, silica supplements, magnesium, vitamin D3, stretching techniques like hanging from counters, and surgical options like discectomy for severe cases. A recurring theme was the importance of gentle movement, finding the right combination of therapies that work for your individual body, and being cautious not to overdo stimulation, with many members emphasizing patience in the recovery process and the value of healthcare providers who allow flexible, as-needed treatment schedules.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I was referred to aqua therapy. They want to keep you moving. Alli did was walk around the pool, kicked my leg put to the front, side and back. Sat on the edge of the pool and did bicycle motions, lifted my legs up and down, apart and together as well as rotate my ankles one way then the other. In addition, I moved my foot up and down in the water while keeping my legs stationary. I had 8 bulging discs in my back. Some went back in place on their own and I think the exercise helped. Sorry to have rambled so.

June 29, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had surgery about 25 years ago on to rupture disks. After recovering I still had high-level back pain for 10 years. After a car accident I was prescribed chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy. That combination worked wonders! However, all the treatment was paid for by the car insurance. I don’t know if I would have ever been able to have that level of treatment on my own. But I have no back pain most of the time now. Just an occasional bad day. I still do one exercise every day – it’s called the bridge. You lay on your back with your knees bent and raise your butt and then lower it back to the floor. I only do 10 or 15 a day- it keep me pain free in my back. Now only if that would work for all the other fiber symptoms ha ha Best wishes

June 30, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Aquatic physical therapy and aquatic occupational therapy! It has helped me a lot! And kept me from being in a wheelchair or bed all the time!

June 29, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

See neurosurgeon.. rehab Dr and physiatrist...and a really good physical therapist...give them all the info they need and evaluate what is best for you...good luck also research online

June 29, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

CBD oil It works differently than pain meds and without the side effects. Message me if you neeed more info

June 30, 2018

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