Briody1

I had a discectomy last year and am doing really good. I still go to the chiropractor for adjustments. It helps a lot. I'm back in the gym doing some lifting and running 2-4 miles at least 3 times a week. I still have some residual nerve pain but am doing much better. Hang in there and good luck everyone.

I decided to start a group for those who have had back problems, back pain, back surgery or other back questions. If any one is interested here's the link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/6790-getting-over-back-pain-problems

I would suggest ice, stretches and exercises if you can't go to a doctor. There are some exercises that may help if your back pain isn't too severe. They are called Mckenzie exercises (google them). My physical therapists had me do them before I started to have nerve damage. I ended up having surgery (microdiscectomy).…

I just had my 3 month post-op visit with my orthopedic surgeon. I also had a microdiscectomy. Mine was for my L5/S1. Before my surgery I was in severe pain. I had visited chiropractors and physical therapists and they weren't helping. I started to have nerve damage and decided the surgery needed to be done. I'm glad I did…