Lower Back.

Yes, It helps. What other things have you had success with.

I've gone through physical therapy for about a year (degenerative vertebrae--L1-L5) which has caused pain across my entire lower back as well as radiating down my entire left side--experienced numbness, pain, and muscle loss in my entire hamstring. Little by little, I'm beginning to recover--less pain, more feeling and muscle strength. I trust my P.T., do all the exercises he recommends, and even sciatica exercises that I've found on the 'net. Most importantly, I do as little sitting as possible; I even bought a stand-up desk, and although I'm on a computer for as much as ten hours/daily, I never sit or stand in one position for more than fifteen minutes without doing some exercises--practice tai chi, do hip openers, neck stretches, hand and arm exercises. Movement is key, as long as it's without pain. And I'm always pushing myself to do more and harder physical work. I'm 74years old, will need to work til I die, and have Parkinson's and suffered a stroke four years ago. Do what you can, stay positive, and be grateful. I was a professional athlete in my early years and have had to accept and adjust to my situation. My P.T. wants me to get in shape to start playing some tennis again. Four years ago, I couldn't get around without a walker.

@standardrep I go to the therapy pool about 3-4 times a week right now I’m not able to do land weights or exercises so I go do some water exercises I can tolerate then for $3.75 a visit I sit in front of the jets and chat for sanity since I’m now disabled from a failed fusion it at least gets me out of the house. I’m on round 2 of pelvic therapy mine is so tight causing bowel and bladder issues ( I thought that was for women but when your in pain and find relief who cares) . Since I have so much tailbone pain that radiates to the testicles my last pelvic therapist made me an homemade ice pack to sit on you can make your own however big you want with baggies ! She doubled a condom and filled 1 part isopropyl rubbing alcohol to 3 parts water , it freezes but stays squishy ! I use the cushions with the tailbone cut out so I lay the ice pack there, I hated at 53 giving in to using 2 canes , a rollater, or scooter but I prefer not falling from my legs being like fireworks never knowing which legs getting zapped. I use grabbers so I don’t bend.. Now have to get pedicures (NO POLISH ) since I can’t bend. Massages helped me for over 25 years weekly but now not in my budget maybe 1x a month

I had a decompression surgery and it worked wonders. That was in2006.

I read your post. Thank you for sharing what is helping. I have had good results with ice, have not used rubbing alcohol, learned something there. If you have any more ideas let me know.