Anyone else on here ever suffered from a prolapsed disc?
If yes have you managed to find any exercises that prevent it reoccurring? I do the ones provided by the physio but still it happens, more so in the winter/cold weather, hence me asking now  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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Yes, I've been suffering from exactly that since I had an injury that weakened my spine at 19.
Been operated on a lot over the years, and I've been told it'll always be an issue.
One thing I was told very early on is that any exercise with impact is a big no no. So don't do that 
The things I find that ease the pain somewhat tend to be stretching. Also when you're laying down, try and elevate your knees and shoulders, that takes the pressure off your lumbar region. The exercises that the physio gave me are basically what get me through though... although I do a combination of all the ones I've been given over the last 20 years.
Try not to sit for long periods of time when you have particular pain, and I find that standing is very painful, so I tend to rock a lot from foot to foot, which helps somewhat.
If you can get lidocaine patches from your doctor, they can be really helpful.
I'm sorry you're going through it, OP. |
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"Yes, I've been suffering from exactly that since I had an injury that weakened my spine at 19.
Been operated on a lot over the years, and I've been told it'll always be an issue.
One thing I was told very early on is that any exercise with impact is a big no no. So don't do that
The things I find that ease the pain somewhat tend to be stretching. Also when you're laying down, try and elevate your knees and shoulders, that takes the pressure off your lumbar region. The exercises that the physio gave me are basically what get me through though... although I do a combination of all the ones I've been given over the last 20 years.
Try not to sit for long periods of time when you have particular pain, and I find that standing is very painful, so I tend to rock a lot from foot to foot, which helps somewhat.
If you can get lidocaine patches from your doctor, they can be really helpful.
I'm sorry you're going through it, OP."
Thank you Notsoposh .I will try those things
It’s ok currently but most winters it flares up a few times. So trying for prevention this year |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"Yes, I've been suffering from exactly that since I had an injury that weakened my spine at 19.
Been operated on a lot over the years, and I've been told it'll always be an issue.
One thing I was told very early on is that any exercise with impact is a big no no. So don't do that
The things I find that ease the pain somewhat tend to be stretching. Also when you're laying down, try and elevate your knees and shoulders, that takes the pressure off your lumbar region. The exercises that the physio gave me are basically what get me through though... although I do a combination of all the ones I've been given over the last 20 years.
Try not to sit for long periods of time when you have particular pain, and I find that standing is very painful, so I tend to rock a lot from foot to foot, which helps somewhat.
If you can get lidocaine patches from your doctor, they can be really helpful.
I'm sorry you're going through it, OP.
Thank you Notsoposh .I will try those things
It’s ok currently but most winters it flares up a few times. So trying for prevention this year "
If you succeed in prevention let me know, I've never managed it
Also, a heat pad in the area will make you feel better... although my physio told me off for that one. I forget why he said it was a bad idea, but I wasn't gonna argue to his face. |
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Yes. Operated on.
Just be aware. Very aware of your limitations.
The physio exercises when you're on your back and have your knees up and together moving side to side really helped.
Celebrex really helped for me. |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"Yes. Operated on.
Just be aware. Very aware of your limitations.
The physio exercises when you're on your back and have your knees up and together moving side to side really helped.
Celebrex really helped for me."
Don't do that one on the settee... unless you think falling off the settee will help.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have had this happen periodically since 19 - not fun.
Build your core strength - stomach muscles specifically. Don’t bend at the hips, only at the knees. Don’t carry heavy stuff. Don’t do anything suddenly when you wake up. Basically - figure out things that triggers it and need to avoid.
I find standing or lying down best, not a fan of lots of sitting. Use hot water bottles in the winter. Long hot baths too. Keep a packet of emergency diazepam and take half when you feel it’s tightening up (careful highly addictive). Go for regular massages if you can afford it.
Best thing the doc ever did for me was a cortisone injection so ask for that if it keeps slipping
Good luck - not a fun condition to manage! |
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