So this is something that just struck me a couple of weeks ago and has gotten worse.

Any tips or advice from someone who has gone through it would be much appreciated

I would call your Dr. I had the same problem and it turned out I had a partially collapsed disc. Very painful. Not trying to scare you but you need some x-rays.

Got those done today and a CT. Didn't show anything, getting mri this week

I had a rough couple of years with my back about twenty years ago. I bought an inversion table and used it for about 20 minutes every morning . It seemed to make my back hurt less and eventually I stopped . One other time I was in asia and found a massage that included walking on my back. Thats the only two episodes I have had. The last time was about 8 years ago.

This hit me last summer.
Did a lot of chiropractic appointments, sessions on their decompression table (think "the rack") and exercises to get rid of it. Took about 5-6 weeks. Now, it was just a bulging disc that went back into place, so it could've been much worse.

Following up with my PCP today, will schedule an MRI. The XRay and CT at the ER was negative. This is definitely painful AF. Hoping to get some clarity on it over the next few days so we can attack the issue,

I had my first bout with it two months ago. For consecutive nights I used a Wellness Pro, running multiple codes for sciatica and nerve damage. I started to get immediate improvement and after about two weeks it was all but gone.

Stop eating sugar, beer, and any other foods that could cause inflammation. Eat foods high in potasium and magnesium. Drink plenty of water. There is a natural supplement called formula 303 that has been beneficial to me over the years.

Chiropractic and PT for joint mobility and core strengthening are also beneficial. Inversion tables are beneficial in most acute cases as well as long-term in a home use setting. It doesn't need to be done often but will help counteract gravity and lack of course stability

4th and Inches said:

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Stop eating sugar, beer, and any other foods that could cause inflammation. Eat foods high in potasium and magnesium. Drink plenty of water. There is a natural supplement called formula 303 that has been beneficial to me over the years.

Chiropractic and PT for joint mobility and core strengthening are also beneficial. Inversion tables are beneficial in most acute cases as well as long-term in a home use setting. It doesn't need to be done often but will help counteract gravity and lack of course stability

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Actually gave up beer 2 years ago because I have developed an allergy to it (still loving my whiskey though). I will check out the formula 303. Thanks.

The verdict is in, herniated discs at L4-L5 and L5-L6. Getting referred to a specialist and going from there. Ready to get some resolution and a path to healing.

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DukeNukem said:

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The verdict is in, herniated discs at L4-L5 and L5-L6. Getting referred to a specialist and going from there. Ready to get some resolution and a path to healing.

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How bad is it? My c5-c6 is herniated and the pain comes and goes. I have been taking cbd with .2% THC and that has helped a lot.

DukeNukem said:

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The verdict is in, herniated discs at L4-L5 and L5-L6. Getting referred to a specialist and going from there. Ready to get some resolution and a path to healing.

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I've been in the same boat on and off for years. Usually an acute event flares things back up then I work my way back to feeling better over a period of time. Been to PT a couple times.

These are my takeaways:

- When it flares up, focus on spine health with your basic movements. This can include bracing yourself even when brushing teeth and other minor tasks. Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill helped me with learning these techniques. Also bending your legs to pick things up properly, etc, Take your time. I am tall so that is one of my main triggers.

- Once the acute pain is reduced or gone, focus on strengthening your core and your posterior chain flexibility. I actually do barbell squats to help with this. Movement is your friend.

I know when I first started getting back pain in my 20s is freaked me out. Especially the thought of surgery. I am almost 38 now and have never had surgery. I still have flare ups but they almost come exclusively from when I've been pain free for a long period of time and I forget the spine health and strategy I laid out above.

My dad had this really really bad like 15 years ago. A lot of it had to do with the seat in his car.