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Yes I have lower back pain. I have seen many doctors who just want to do shots which I agree to do. But the shots did nothing but make the pain worst. No doctor is will to do the operation because of my weight. I am to do the point where it hurts to breath, walk, sleep, and sitting. I can't do long car rides it is so painful. I am wondering if there is anyone out there that can help me. I have done the shots, P.T., and pain meds. If someone could help me that would be great I have been dealing with this pain since Feb. 28,2018.
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@walesewicz Gosh, that sounds familiar. After two surgeries which failed miserably, I decided to try something different. It is simple, but needs to be done every day. Lay flat on your back, without a pillow. Start by bringing your knees, one at a time, as far toward your chest as you can. Do as many as are comfortable, then do another group late in the day. After a month or so, just repeat, then lift each leg about six inches and make little circles. Do what is comfortable. Then repeat tomorrow. It will tighten your belly muscles, which are the muscles which support your spine. It may take a few months, so don't hurry it past being comfortable. Oh, and walk if you want, but only as far as is comfortable.
@wales I sure wish there was something I could do for all of us and our pain. I am praying that Marijuana will be approved throughout the country. I know there are some who do not believe in it, but if it works and it is legal...Then just know I will be using it. I am 76 and I have had a great life. I have suffered from pain for the past 20+ years. If I can be comfortable for the rest of my life, I will be thankful. I am moving to Independent living. I do not want to end up in Assisted Living, so I will work hard to get used to the pain. No one understands your pain like another who is also suffering. I believe drs have forgotten the oath they took.
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@walesewicz Welcome to this wonderful group of people on here Its a problem we all face the debilitating pain If you can start to walk more each day outside this will help you or go back n a pool its easier on your back and knees Dr told me this will help alot For myself I have same with my lower back plus back fracture in 05 but by doing chair exercises and water aerobics my pain level has dropped considerably My suggestion also is buy some ginger -Tumeric tea Trader Joe's has it its for inflammation and this helps relieve the pain also Im a retired nurse and hopefully this will help you. Of course losing weight will help all but its hard to do.Best of luck Linda