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Originally Posted by Denverdame
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get him some help immediately or know of a reputable back doctor that will see him right away?
Thank you in advance.
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So your description reads like a completely change in physical lifestyle, and many transition from sedentary to active aren't in shape to make that quick transition.
I have herniated a lower back disc twice. The first time in my early 40s, during a competitive soccer match. i thought it was muscular, and never saw a doctor. The second time a combination of competitive tennis match, golfing, and moving heavy objects, the doctor did say it was a repeated injury as he could see the original on the MRI. There were signs the second time, but I was ignorant of them. Now, I stop whenever the signs show up for potential issues again. The signs were there, if you know how they feel.
Two doctors said mine will heal on its own with time, and exercise. I worked at home on my laptop, laying prone on the floor all day for several weeks until I could walk without pain.. It takes a long time to heal a disc bulge/tear. . shorter with surgery, but that introduces other risks. .
So the answers for mine was:
Proper diagnosis with an MRI.
Proper preventive physical therapy for the rest of my life.
Walking with proper posture as my posture from computer sitting for day after day weakened the muscles holding my back in line.
Daily PT exercises core and back, with stretching to reduce stenosis
after pain free continue anaerobic exercises with light weights to strengthen more than sedentary lifestyle.
Losing weight,
Walking, walking, walking at pace, not dawdling.
not sitting in a chair for more than several hours without getting up and walking around the house.
anything you read might be familiar to your husband?