MRI update... PT's welcome :)

[Luna]

I start PT on tuesday. The Dr. did not give me much info. Just its nothing real serious, gave me some celebrex and sent me to PT. He did say that if Im not better in 6 weeks, he would like to put steroid injections in my back . Heck Im not doing that, I dont even have a hernated disc.

[KnottedYet]

Yay! PT for you!!!

I'm not too keen on steroid injections, but if you don't feel you are improving enough check it out as an option.

Let us know what your PT has you doing! (we'll all critique your PT, hee hee!)

I'm so glad you're going to PT!

[babeonbike]

Look at a website called laserspineinstitute.com. They do arthroscopic laser surgery on disc and spine problems. Most people are on their feet in 1-2 weeks and back exercising

[Luna]

Ok, Ill keep you posted on what the PT has me doing. Look for updates!!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Hooray - that sounds promising, Luna! ("nothing real serious")

I bet the PT does the trick. Celebrex was pretty helpful for me too!


IF you do face those ESIs (epidural steriod injections)...don't fret TOO much about the pain w/the procedure. Although they never helped me much, they are different for different people. I just wanted to say that ONLY try it if the doctor is offering sedation with the procedure. I've done it once without (my first time) and I'll just say.. Uhhh.... I never did it without sedation again. Lemme just say that Versed is a WONDERFUL cocktail. LOL

Over my 9yr experience with back trouble, I've had 3 sets in my L4-5 and 2 in my SI joints (hip joints). PT always trumped these shots for me. Still...if you go down that road..there is a chance it can help. I will send some healing good thoughts for you that anti-inflammitories and concentrated PT is all you need!

Keep the faith, Luna!

[Luna]

HI all.
I was put on a traction machine today. I was mostly assesed and then later this week he will give me some exercises. He said my hip was out of alignment a little. He has me doing a yoga stretch that i bend back on my stomach.
More to come.
He was real nice and smart, oh and he stretched my hip flexors.
I was a little ingflamed and iced some and too a celebrex.
I dont like this celebrex though, it has too many warnings.

[Wahine]

So far so good Luna!! It's not unusual to be a little inflammed from the assessment day. Now that he's done all his testing he'll get right into treatment the next day and you'll likely not feel so sore afterward.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

That yoga stretch.... I'm guessing that was a back extension? That IS a good position/stretch... I do that every morning and evening. It looks kinda like the 'cobra pose' (but don't go much above your elbows!).
I also do a great-feeling one that looks like the 'puppy dog' pose (get on hands n knees, then drop/rest your chest to the floor - keeping your sit-bones in the air.., make sure your femur bones are at a right angle to the floor, let gravity put traction on your lumbar spine... great stretch!)

If you read the indications/contraindications (warning labels) on any prescription medication, it can scare ya no matter what it is! Trust me! I've seen many that spooked me too. Pharmacist helped set me straight. I wouldn't worry too much about Celebrex for the short amount of time you'll use it though. If you want...try Aleve instead. (not that I'm a doctor - but one of mine told me once that it is just as good - and cheaper!). Aleve is naproxen sodium - a generic of naprosyn (anti-inflammitory). Good stuff, too! Orrr... good ol ibuprofen.. another good anti-inflam.

Unfortunately, I've had a lot of experience with a myriad of pain medications. And as I said...the really GREAT anti-inflammitory was my PT!

You're on the right track, Luna!