@windwalker

Your back problems sound much like the way mine started. I'm sorry to read that you have been having continuing back pain. Unfortunately, I put off doing anything about it for at least 6 years, other than see a chiropractor who was not able to stop the pain. I had back problems for many years, with back surgery, outpatient laminectomy, in December 2016. I recommend that you see a neurologist or back surgeon. They will probably order an X ray and maybe an MRI to determine the level of problem with your back. Then depending on how much damage you have, I recommend seeing an Active Release Technique (ART) practioner. If you Google, Active Release Technique, you can read about how it works. Then, if you are still interested, research your area for practitioners and find one who has the most certifications in your area. I was surprised to find that all the practitioners I found were chiropractors. I tried osteopathic treatment prior to my surgery and nothing helped.

I'm recommending ART because it has been so effective on my back pain. After my surgery, my surgeon recommended that I try all ways to relieve my pain before he would have to do major surgery. I had been through 3 rounds of PT, acupuncture, and massage, but nothing helped relieve my pain. My L4 disk has slipped onto my spinal cord, and the pressure is what is causing the pain. I saw my chiropractor for 6 ART treatments, along with laser heating of my muscles. Dr. Andrews had me come in 2 times a week for 3 weeks. It worked! I could hardly believe that the constant pain that had disabled me for over 18 months was gone in 3 weeks of treatment. I still go once a month for a tweak and a manipulation if needed.

I try to be careful not to reinjure my back, but we are moving right now, so I need to see Dr. Andrews again before my monthly appointment. I'm using CBD a couple of times a day to give me pain relief and it's working. But I KNOW that as soon as I have an ART and Laser treatment I will be fine. If your physician/surgeon agrees that ART won't be harmful, then I would definitely try it before more invasive treatment. Best of luck. We are all different, so you may not have the same results I have.

Gail
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