Rebuilder's Forum (Archived)

Hi Ram,

krd had good results with the epidural shots. Check his posts for more info on that subject.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Bill

Hi jmdhah, I had never heard of a lumectomy, so I did a search on the word and only found references for breast cancer. I think it is a misspelling of lumpectomy. Is it possible you meant a partial discectomy? If so, the answer to your question is that the disc should heal over and it might still be...

Hi Jennifer, I have read both books and can heartily recommend both of them. Having said that, I feel that the RYB book is better because it incorporates everything that McKensie (and Williams) teach in their physical therapy programs as well as Dean's own take on things. I think someone else said i...

Hi Sandy, Bone spurs are very common. Read Dean's article, Abnormalities are Normal for more info. I'm not saying your doctor is wrong, but I noticed you didn't mention whether or not you've tried rebuilding your back. If you read through the posts here I think you'll find that many of us have tried...

Hi th,

Welcome to the group.

Yes, if an exercise is causing your pain to increase, then it is usually best to back off on that one and try it again later. Hope that answers your question.

Keep us posted on how it goes,
Bill

Hi canne,

Welcome to the group.

If you haven't already found it, Dean's email address is at the bottom of the regular website pages.

Bill

Hi randolph, I was very bummed when I read your earlier post about a relapse and possible surgery. I was in the process of trying to write something that would be encouraging and helpful and was just about to post it when I read this new post and so in the words of Gilda Radner, "Never mind." Instea...

Studies have shown that research causes cancer...

Bill

Hi SeafordMdf, Welcome to the group. I've been reading some of your posts and I appologize for not replying sooner. It's been a busy week. Yes, that is a good article. A definate read especially for someone who has had back pain for years and nothing seems to help. Thanks for sharing it with the gro...

Hi Desoto,

Welcome to the group.

Hope you keep improving and that you'll continue to join us here in the forum. Let us know how that golf game is going. I never took to the game, but I think krd (aka Ken) is a golfer and I'm sure there are others in the group who enjoy the game as well.

Later,
Bill

Hi, No, you're not doomed. Definitely do the exercises. Don't worry about the symptoms, just concentrate on the solution. Read the other post in this forum especially all the posts by randolph and Jeanette. Only stop specific exercises if the symptoms progressively grow worse following those specifi...

Hi Eric,

Welcome to the group and thanks for sharing your story with us. I have also wondered what an MRI would show now that I've recovered from my back problems. But, like you say, it's too expensive and I figure as long as I'm not in pain, I'm not going to worry about it.

Bill

Hi Broonessa, Welcome to the group. I wouldn't go so far as to say that the things you mentioned would be a waste of time or money. The massage therapy could be helpful in temporarily relieving pain and good nutrition is necessary for healing and growth. But my personal opinion is that none of the a...

Hey Randolph,

Boy, what exciting news! I'm so glad you're finally able to get back to work. I knew you said you were making progress, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon.

By the way, don't tell my wife that yard work is good for your back.

Be careful out there,
Bill

Hi 8251, Welcome to the group. Hold off on the injections. I'm confident the book will tell you everything you need to correct all of your back problems. From a cup half full perspective, be glad you have a bulging disk at L5-S1. A lot of people don't even have a disk left at L5-S1 and they've been ...