D.R. "Doc" Young
Back Pain, What Does or Does Not Work, should be a Your Need to Know.
Do You not have back pain or chronic back pain, then there maybe someone You Know that Does? There is always Chance You May Someday experience.
Which can be brought on by Reaching Up in your Cupboard or Down to pick up something, a Dance involving a upper torso twist, Occupational Injury, Every Day Lifting, the list is endless.
Diagnosed with Arthritis of the Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated or Bulging disc, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, etc.
Is there a Known Cause, Specific or Unknown, and is there ever a Good Reason Consideration for Back Surgery possibly for...
- New or progressing bowel/bladder issues
- Weakness in limbs
- Gait and balance problems
- Evidence of increased (brisk) reflexes
Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your muscle contracts in response to taps from the reflex.
Surgery can also be an option for chronic back pain if there is a known cause confirmed by imaging and if other treatments didn’t help. “Get opinions from at least two surgeons” Note: pain can still come back after the surgery.
Invasive Surgery, Laser, Electrical Nerve Stimulation or A New way to combat back pain without surgery
Prescriptions for Pain, Muscle Relaxants, Inflammation Swelling, Over the Counter (OTC) for Back Relief may be prescribed, purchased over-the-counter, and—in one case—made at home.
Hot Cold Treatment, Spine Decompression, Tub/Hot Tub/Spa soaking, Massage & Heat Chairs, Acupuncture, Tommie Copper Compression, Medicated Creams & Rubs, Massage Therapists, Back Braces & Support, etc.
Percussion therapy looks cool on social media, but does it work? The high-intensity massage is being used as a type of prescription-free pain relief to cure back pain.
Ergonomic Work and Home Center Computering, Physical Therapy, Aerobic Exercises, Core Strengthening, Mindfulness and Meditation, Diet, Lifestyle Modifications,
10 Ways to Manage Low Back Pain at Home
- Keep Moving. You might not feel like it when you're in pain.
- Stretch and Strengthen. Strong muscles, especially in your abdominal core, help support your back.
- Keep Good Posture.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight.
- Quit Smoking.
- Try Ice and Heat.
- Know Your OTC Medications.
- Rub on Medicated Creams.
From D.R. "Doc" Young On a Personal Note: I have suffered from Back Injuries and Pain for over 49 years.
Between 2000-2002 I have had 2 Myelogram [a diagnostic imaging test using a contrast dye and X-rays or computed tomography (CT) to look for problems in the spinal canal for problems in the spinal cord, nerve roots and tissues]
A Discogram [an imaging test used to evaluate back pain]
Physical Therapy for Muscle Atrophy right quadricep, [muscle atrophy include: having one arm or leg that is noticeably smaller than the others, experiencing weakness in one limb or generally, having difficulty balancing.]
I also experience
Diabetes Mellitus-NIDDM -
Neuropathy (Link to the Diagram at the top of this page)Osteoarthrosis
Degeneration of Limbar or Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc
Degeneration of a lumbar disc
Lumbago
Umbilical Hernia
Joints of Luschka: Luschka's joints (also called uncovertebral joints, neurocentral joints) are formed between uncinate process or "uncus" below and uncovertebral articulation above. They are located in the cervical region of the vertebral column between C3 and C7
Severe multilevel cervical disc degeneration with multiple levels of degenerative listhesis. Severe facet and uncovertebral osteoarthropathy throughout the cervical spine, left greater than right. No prevertebral soft tissue thickening. No vertebral body height loss. Decreased bone mineral density.
Uncovertebral: joint osteophytes, or bone spurs, are small bone growths that develop in the cervical spine (neck) due to the natural weakening of the spine over time.
Osteoarthropathy: disease of the joints and bones
Degenerative Listhesis: Spondylolisthesis derives from two parts: spondylo which means spine, and listhesis means slippage. A spondylolisthesis is a forward slip of one vertebra (i.e., one of the 33 bones of the spinal column) relative to another.
my Back was not a candidate for therapy after back surgery.
D.R. "Doc" Young Work/Career Background
Carpenter 66-72
USMC MOS 7051 72-75
DOD Fire 75-96
Mortuary/Funeral Service 96-97
Fire Safety Officer/Correctional Sergeant 97-2000
