@randallshields56 Thanks so much for your input. You asked my age ..I am 70 and have always been active and still was till this happened . i realize it did not happen overnight and due to my age there are degenerative issues and arthritis. But being bent over at waist in the morning and taking awhile to get up from sitting and with pain..those are all new to me this year. The MRI revealed the degenerative age-related wear and tear but the most significant issue is at the L4-L5 level, where one vertebra has slipped forward slightly, and severe arthritis has narrowed the spinal canal there which they say means a nerve is compressed in that area due to that . The dr and Physical therapist said exactly what you have.. build core muscles. And I believe too my biggest threat is losing patience but I am very committed to the PT. And I know in spring when we were away and before I started PT and chiro regularly and before the MRI ..i think I did overdo and not give it enough rest. for instance I pushed through on the treadmill at the gym,
not for a huge length of time but enough to set me back. And one physical therapist did me more harm as he had me doing press ups which I have heard now is not good at all.
Your progress after being bed ridden for six months is incredible and encouraging and glad you are doing better.
Thank you again for your input. I know it is a long road and there is no cure but good to know otters manage it and do make progress . I just get discouraged and down worried I will not make more progress as it is day to day with how I feel. And do not think the pain meds.. celebrex and extra strength tylenol are a huge help.
Thanks again for your encouragement.. it helps!!