I too could have a PhD in back issues! I really began to go "down-hill" about 10 years ago with my lower back issues. Then it got worse in the winter this year. I saw Dr. Spurrior, the neurosurgeon, who recommended an MRI and after that sent me to Dr. Pinnamaneni, whose a pain specialist. I had 2 steroid shots and they did help me. However, I believe they're just a "band-aide" as when we age our spines will decline (lose cartilege or whatever) and we become shorter. This also puts pressure on the "cushions" between the discs. If there is injury, bone spurs occur and can put pressure on the nerves, thus the pain. So...I never had the 3rd shot. My condition worsened and I had surgery. So far, so good! I will have to update later on whether this helped long-term or not. BUT I was told by many that Dr.Spurrior is VERY good in what he does. The P.T. that came to my house said he sees patients who've gone to Ocala or to Leesburg and by far the patients who see my doctor seem to fare the best. His opinion!!
Another great exercise pool-walking as it takes the strain off the joints PLUS is good resistance exercise.
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