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I have been hurting for 10 months and there is no end in sight.
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 28, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
I found your comments very interesting. I recently had MRI and it showed my spine is a lovely S with the lower end pointing into my right hip. I believe it since I have excruciating pain when I awake in the morning but still have to walk the dog with my mid body wrapped up tight. It was suggested I go to PT for it, but don't know for sure if it can kill the pain or stop the movement of my spine. I had a back massage and felt better for one day. Maybe should get another. Do not want any surgery at my age of 87 as I wouldn't make it through I think. Any ideas as to what else I can do besides PT?
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@maxine50 It sounds like you may be describing scoliosis. I understand not wanting spine surgery and that may be very difficult at your age. Physical therapy can help a lot of conditions. What happens when the spine is off balance, is the muscles can hurt that support the spine. I do get muscle spasms, and I do some work with my physical therapist called myofascial release which stretches out overly tight tissue. Would a back brace help you? What has your doctor suggested? It also sounds like back massages make you feel better, and that probably loosens up some tight muscle.
You won’t know for sure with the physical therapy unless you try. I am a personal trainer who has worked with older people my whole career (40 years). The right exercises can slow the progression, strengthen supporting musculature, and help manage pain with proper stretching techniques. Definitely worth a try and if it helps continue with the exercises. They only work as long as you do them. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
Good luck!!
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You could also look into prolotherapy which tightens 'lax' ligaments, which hold the spine in place. I have had my lumbar and cervical spine ligaments worked on and it did a very good job. Prolotherapy is done by doctors, many are 'Regenerative Medicine' Doctors. Good luck!