Pinched nerve in back

Unbelieveable how many of us have back problems.

In 1977 I was working at Chrysler and packing Dist. There were 8 per box and the 1st box I put in the shipping container, reaching and twisting, my back went out.

I have had to be real careful ever since. When they took xray for my knee I had them check my left hip. In the xray it showed the bottom of my spine and I have some problems showing in it. At some point I will probably have to have something done. When it affects your QUALITY of life, it is time, but best not to wait TOO LONG.


My wife had back surgery last Thursday, so I'm playing nurse maid. He inserted a spacer then (you guys will like this) CAGED it, has some rods and screws too. So a small area is fused, but she is walking around and says the pain going down her leg is gone.

I was told years ago by a PT to lay on the floor and put your legs up in a chair, butt as close to the chair as you can, so it looks like you are sitting but you are actually lying down. My wife and I have been doing this and we both feel relief from it.

Good Luck

WHAT I TELL MY WIFE

IF YOU ARE IN PAIN TAKE YOUR PAIN MEDS BEFORE IT GETS UNBEARABLE!!!!!

I don't like taking meds either, but if it starts getting bad take them.