Bulging Disc - L5 S1 Relief

[baristopher]

Thank you for the help. I will be trying all these steps.

[sharfraznazim1]

Iam suffering back pain from last 8 months used to take tablets ,will have a temporary relief.

After i took MRI (Feb 2011)and learnt that i have a little Disc Protrusion of L5/S1 Disc.

The Result of MRI is as follows

1.Dehydration of L5/S Disc noted

2.Diffuse bulge with mild posterior central protrusion of L5/S1 disc noted,intending on the theca traversing nerve roots bilaerally.

I used to play football every alternative days,right now i stopped coz of pain.

Please advice me .

[rchirodoc]

@sharfraznazim1 There's already a lot of advice in these videos. Also, you can sign up for my free eCourse at my website. Just go to the website, click the button at the bottom of the page that says "Bulging Disc Resources" and you will see where you can sign up on the right side of the screen.

[liibaan1990]

@sharfraznazim1 I suffered L5/S1 disc pain for the last 6 years after having an injection from a private doctor the pain is gone by 80% for the first time in 6 years....

my advice to you is STOP the pain killer Injection is the best result and avoid surgery.

[rchirodoc]

@liibaan1990 Actually that isn't true. You have to understand that you're 1 person who had that experience. Research actually shows that injections are only effective about 50% of the time, and 80% of the time the pain returns within 6 months. So it isn't the cure-all that you think it is. I'm glad that you had a positive result with that, but one treatment doesn't fit all.

[PaleoConservative88]

I didn't had sciatica, but I did have muscle spasms in my back as well as pain.

After 2 - 3 weeks, I was better. I could run, jump, train a little but I still have pain by bending forward for a too long period of time or by sitting for a too long period of time.

I can't deadlift, squat or perform leg presses anymore... I'd like to do them just as before...

Can I heal to the point where I can train just like I was doing before? Can my disc become exactly the same as it used to be. It's my dream

[rchirodoc]

@PaleoConservative88 Well, in general, weight lifting is not good for your back to begin with. Can you get back to those exercises? Probably, but you're going to have to plan on being on a good maintenance program for your back if you want to do that. And I outline that in the book for you.

Also, when it comes to exercise in general, there is really only one major movement that you have to avoid, and that's flexion and rotation at the same time (mostly abdominal exercises).

[PaleoConservative88]

Hi Dr. Ron,

Here's my story. I'd like you to tell if, with your book, I could heal completely.

I am a 22 years old bodybuilder who never had back pain before in his entire life.

One day, I was overtrained and tired but went to the gym just the same. I performed a stiff-legged deadlift with poor form and went far too low. I heard a « pop » and had instant back pain. I knew I did something really bad! Diagnosis: I've bulged/herniated my L4/L5 disc.

...

[rchirodoc]

@PaleoConservative88 As long as the disc hasn't ruptured completely, you should heal. Especially at your age.

[TheK2DaM]

I have this problem, you say use the ball will eleviate pain, but I have found that jogging 5k a day is making almost all of the pain disapeer. Will jogging aply the same oxgen results to the bulg and make things better? I am asking as I have been told to stay away from jogging as it is compact on the discs that is causing some of my problems. thoughts please?

BR

John

[rchirodoc]

@TheK2DaM No, it's definitely not the same and that's actually the first time I've heard that because usually jogging and running will make a disc condition much worse. It makes me wonder if your disc is actually the cause of your pain.

[TheK2DaM]

@rchirodoc thanks for the reply. I've had an MRI in Jan this year the outcome is a bulging disc. My PT advised me to not run but gave many excersises that would help. I did these,but also noticed that whilst at the gym walking with 1degree Incline really helped. This has progressed into 5K a day. No pain at all for several months without doing any of the PT's exercises.But this week i rotated whilst lifting something and it went again. I dont have a ball, thats why i asked.

[rchirodoc]

@TheK2DaM Yes, I think you misunderstood me - I wasn't questiong whether or not you have a bulging disc. What I was questioning is whether it is causing your symptoms or not. There is a large percentage of the population who have bulging discs, but never experience symptoms from them. It has more to do with the amount of room within the spinal canal, than the disc bulge itself.

[iluvhomebiz]

Sorry, I don't mean to make this thread so long on you, but I wanted to add that the first injury in '92 was a concussion type of injury (hit several times by a ball bat), and the second injury was a twisting type of injury (I was moving a large, heavy object at work, and not observing proper body mechanics).

[iluvhomebiz]

I know your time is valuable, and you have been most helpful. I hope that this conversation between you and I may be seen by others, so that it may help them as well.

[iluvhomebiz]

LOL, I have had so many terms thrown at me over the last 20 years over this, I don't know anymore. I CAN tell you that in '05, I had a discography test done to target the specific areas of my pain, and the treating physician told me there was a lot of 'wear and tear' on both the l5 and s1 discs, and the last visit to my local ED (two weeks ago) says DDD - I have also had two injuries to that part of my back, 1992 and 2002, respectively. I want to thank you here for conversing with me on this....

[iluvhomebiz]

Just adding to my previous comments, Dr Ron :).... I have had this problem for nearly 20 years, have had numerous treatments and diagnoses - injections, nsaids, Tylenol (which doesn't do a thing), Soma (muscle relaxant), narcotics (which my pcp gives VERY sparingly, and only short-term), and PT - sometimes the issue goes away for awhile, then it returns - I thought it was weather-related...is that a myth? My last physical therapist seemed to think so. So there is no permanent fix to this?

[rchirodoc]

@iluvhomebiz So, do you have both conditions, then? You didn't tell me that initially - I thought you only had DDD. If you also have a bulging disc, then you need to first determine which is causing the pain. Try ice first, and if it helps stick with it (this means the main source of pain is the bulging disc). If ice makes it worse or doesn't help, then switch to dry heat (yes, a heating pad) and that means it's coming from the DDD. There's no permanent fix for DDD.

[iluvhomebiz]

Thanks, but what do you mean by 'dry heat'? Do you mean a heating pad? Also, as I am sitting here typing this, I am feeling the intense burning pain you describe in your video, which you say CAN be treated with ice, so what do I do? I have had so many terms thrown at me, including bulging disc and degenerative disc disease, and now I am going to see yet another back dr......sooo frustrating, but thanks for the tips.....

[iluvhomebiz]

(42 year old male) Is there a difference between bulging discs, and DEGENERATIVE DISCS? I have been diagnosed as having degenerative discs (L5,S1), and while the ice treatment you describe may provide temporary relief, is it possible to 'repair' or 'heal' degenerative discs in the ways you describe?

[rchirodoc]

@iluvhomebiz Yes, there is a big difference! First, you should NOT be using ice with Degenerative Disc Disease. That will likely make it worse - instead use dry heat and follow the same instructions (15 min on, 1 hour off). Degenerated discs do not usually heal 100%, although I make some nutritional recommendations in my book and my free eCourse that can make a big difference. You can learn about the book on my website (which is listed in the video above), and you can learn about

[rchirodoc]

@iluvhomebiz my free eCourse by going to my website, then click on Bulging Disc Resources at the bottom of the screen. You will see where you can sign up for it on the left side of the screen there.

[SkatExFreak]

hi.

im 20 and i have lower back and right hip pain when im changing positions like lying sitting or standing.

sometimes when i do stretches (which i dont even know if are good cuz i feel pain while doing it) i also feel that my leg asleep.

i havent been tested yet by MRI or CT.

is it most likely i have bulged disc?

can i go to the gym without working on the back / legs?

is it good to do stretches when i feel pain while doin it?

is ur guide fit to my condition?

tnx ahead!

[rchirodoc]

@SkatExFreak I would be hesitant to make any recommendations without you knowing exactly what your diagnosis is. There are a lot of things that can cause those same symptoms, so I wouldn't immediately think it was a disc condition. I think it would be best if you have it evaluated first, and then if it's a disc problem, consider the book. But you don't want to treat the wrong thing, because the results may not be the same.

[JASM4collection]

Here's my advice for relieveing a bulging disc. Use Ice, Ibuprofen, walking and bouncing on an exercise ball. Key tips. Do it A LOT

[Seanobs]

Hi, I was diagnosed with a spinal bulge recently. I am a 22 year old electrician. I must of received it by working. Is chiropractor care a good therapy for this condition?

[rchirodoc]

@Seanobs Yes

[omarahad]

@Seanobs i went today.. they did some things to move me around... BEST FEELING EVER....

[lachlanthiesfield]

There both herniated

[rchirodoc]

@lachlanthiesfield There's a ton you can do - start by signing up for my free eCourse. Just go to my website (which is given in the video), click on the button on the bottom of the screen that says "Bulging Disc Resources" and you'll see where you can sign up for it.

[lachlanthiesfield]

I have a major bulge at L5 s1 and a minor bulge on the next disk up I received these from an electric shock from a powerline I've had a nerve sleeve block which hasn't relieved the pain and numbness the ortho said the next step is an operation but I'm only 16 and was wondering if there was any thing else I can do

[jangiew]

My husband is suffering with this and he is being referred to a orthopedic surgeon. I like what you said at the end of your video that if you follow certain steps it will allow healing. Thank you for this video

[ahoysailorette]

(continuing my previous comment) I am curious to know if i should start with the ice still or is it already late for that. my docs took almost 2 months to diagnose me with herniated discs so i feel like it's almost too late to do anything about it. do you think your three steps will help for me and is it really possible for the discs to actually heal rather than just have aleviated pain? everyone i talk to seems so negative about it and i really don't want injections or surgery. i am too young!

[rchirodoc]

@ahoysailorette The ice is for pain relief, so if you are still having some pain then yes, you need to start with ice. It is never too late to do anything about it - the body is designed to heal, and although this condition takes a very long time to truly heal, it is still possible in most cases.

[ahoysailorette]

@rchirodoc i am 19 years old and have 3 herniated discs which i have no idea how i got... in the lumbar spine . They are discs : L3-4, L4-L5 and L5-S1. I understand that to be the bottom 3 discs of the lumbar spine. I am currently in physical therapy. I havent had any extreme painful episodes for about a month but i do have a daily backache and am terrified of doing anything like walking or running or anything at all because i feel i will worsen the situation.

[aouss]

EAT SEAFOOD, From my personal experience for some reason I feel much better after eating seafood.

[rchirodoc]

@aouss It's probably because of the omega 3 oils, which lubricate the joints. Also, if you're eating shellfish (like shrimp), they contain chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate.

[xhrbhagerstown]

I enjoyed watching your video. But my problem appears to be more extensive then just L5/S1. Actually, my problem is with all of the discs from L1 to S1. I currently am seeing a chiropractor and pain management specialist. I have been told that my condition will not improve and they rule out surgery as an option (it would be worse due to scar tissue). I am currently taking Savella 50 mg twice a day, darvocet 3 times, Zanaflex 4mg twice a day, plus a TENs unit. Do you have any suggestions?

[rchirodoc]

@xhrbhagerstown Well, in my experience it really doesn't matter how many segments are involved - when you treat the condition, you aren't treating just that disc - you're treating the entire region whether it's 1 disc or many.

So, everything I talk about applies to you just the same.

[TheMick26]

Very informative! Thank you for the education, sir.

[wheresthechiks]

Thanks by the way for your vid

[rchirodoc]

@wheresthechiks You're welcome

[wheresthechiks]

Excellent thank u I will try it my oxycontin helps a lot with the sciatica pain if your doctor will prescribe them they and Valium and diclofenac tanti inflametry tablets are the go so far ;-?

[rchirodoc]

@wheresthechiks I'm glad that works for you, but everything you've listed is very addictive and most people don't want to go that route. They also lead to a lot of other problems down the road. I have no problem with people using medications for short-term pain relief, but often this problem can lead to long-term problems and it's not the best idea to stay on those drugs for a long period of time.

[rchirodoc]

@cornjo14 There isn't a quick fix - it's a matter of going through a series of treatments for the best results. That's what I wrote my book for, and if you want all the info you can learn about it at my website (which I can't list here because YouTube doesn't allow you to write web addresses in these comments, but if you watch the video again, it's at the top of the slides).

[peeceegee13]

Many thanks for all the great advice. Having endured 10 days of agony only partially eleviated by painkillers, I felt despondent when all my MD could do was advise me to 'try to get about' - at the time I could shuffle on all fours for a short distance. Three days later, and my pain is under control. Can't believe it. I'm now going to order your ebook and prepare for healing. Can't thank you enough!

[rchirodoc]

@peeceegee13 You're welcome!

[peeceegee13]

Many thanks for all the great advice. Having endured 10 days of agony only partially eleviated by painkillers, I felt despondent when all my MD could do was advise me to 'try to get about' - at the time I could shuffle on all fours for a short distance. Three days later, and my pain is under control. Can't believe it. I'm now going to order your ebook and prepare for healing. Can't thank you enough!

[ahmadi5551]

hi, i am 30 yrs and i have, Lower Lumber disc bulge With a small Bulge on the Left at L5/S1 And Slightly Compressing The Left S1 Nerve. That is My CT Report.

it is one month I am going to Physio Every Week Now The Pain Is in My Right Side.

Can U Please Help Me.

[rchirodoc]

@ahmadi5551 Yes, you can get help through my free eCourse, which you can learn about if you go to my website (it's listed in the video that you watched), then at the bottom of that page you can click on "Bulging Disc Resources" and you will see on the left side of the screen where you can learn more about it and sign up.

[jt4nguyen]

im 17 years old and i play volleyball. i turn and twist in midair and think that is how i got the disc bulge. i started to experience the pain 10 months ago. the pain is not as bad anymore but when i flex the glute area next to the lower back it hurts really bad. now i think its affecting my right side because its starting to hurt too. i tried therapy and it helped the pain but did not cure it.

[rchirodoc]

My goodness, there's a lot of young people on here with this problem!

I would also recommend that you sign up for my free eCourse - therapy alone will not heal the condition.

[MicFrosty88]

So i have a bulged disc i think it was L4 L5, i could be wrong, im 17 years old and my life revolves around weightlifting. It seems as though lifting has never effected it negatively so i still do it, its just when i dont stretch that it starts to hurt, and if i keep not stretching it eventually hurts incredibly bad, otherwise its just an annoying pain. Anyway, my question is this, should i stop lifting, and if i do, what should i do to help my back heal? also how long do you think it would take

[rchirodoc]

If you have good form, then weight lifting really shouldn't be a problem. The only thing you need to be careful of is any activity that requires you to bend and rotate your lower back at the same time. And most of these exercises would be for the abdomen, so just be careful with thos. It can take 2 - 5 years for a disc problem to heal - at your age it should be less, but a disc is traditially hard to heal.

[MicFrosty88]

all i know is that if i dont stretch for a period of time eventually i have a period where my back hurts so badly that i cant do anything. this usually happens from doing sports where i have to run and i forget to stretch. Do you think that even has anything to do with a bulged disc? all i know is i have very high aspirations as a weightlifter, and i know stretching helps but hasnt fixed the problem, could your book help me with ways to heal it?

[rchirodoc]

It can be related to the bulging disc. I think my book would help.

[CUM4SX]

i am 21 i have a bulge disc .. and am trying to relax it but the thing is doc i have to work other wise i wont get any income and will be broke! an all my work that i do is manual handeling! i am seeing a physio and wear a back brace during work hrs but when i bend which i have to constantly at work the pain is there what do you recomend for me for a speedy recovery! i reall;y need help i am to young for this kind of injury!

[rchirodoc]

Your situation is difficult because you're in an environment where you keep stressing the injury. I understand the need to work, but I can't tell you what you want to hear - you and I both know that your condition will be worsened by the work you do and it would be patronizing of me to say otherwise. The best you can do is to spend your free time treating the problem, and if you haven't signed up for my free eCourse, I would start there.

[rchirodoc]

You can learn about the eCourse by going to my website (which is in the video), and click the link at the bottom of the screen that says "Bulging Disc Resources." You'll see where you can sign up for the free eCourse on the left side of the screen there.

[boon10]

wat is this complete guide u talking about? i really wanna learn...

[rchirodoc]

It's a book I wrote - you can learn about it at my website (which I can't write here, but the website is at the top of each slide in the video).

[nesnayu]

Hey Doc, I've had pain on the right side of my tailbone for about 11 months now. It starts out softly but gradually gets unbearable.. 40mgs of an NSAID kills the pain for a good 9 hours but it always comes back. Orthopedist says no fracture or pinched nerve.. I'm 19 and this isn't showing any signs of getting better on its own.. Its been nearly a year. Any wise words?

Thanks.

[rchirodoc]

Have you seen a chiropractor, because we tend to look at things differently than the orthopedic doctor would. You may find an answer going that route.

As far as what it could be, I'm guessing you either have a misalignment of your pelvis or sacrum, or you may have some damage to the muscles or ligaments that attach at the sacrum where you're feeling the pain.

The NSAIDS are only a temporary solution, so I would go to the chiropractor first to see if something else can be done.

[barryhorne10]

Hello everyone. I have a terrible sharp pain in my right buttock when i run fast. i cannot run fast because the pain is very sharp. i play alot of football and keep fit but this pain is stopping me from doing this. any advice plz?

[rchirodoc]

It sounds like you may have a problem called Piriformis Syndrome, where the muscle in the buttock spasms and pinches the Sciatic nerve. I would see a chiropractor about that.

[scottf78]

wish you had help for me. was hurt last december and have a ruptured disc. just went to my dr and they said that i need a fusion surgery due to how bad it is. been through phys therapy and chiro and no gains. ice doesnt do anything for me. ah, wishful thinking for an easy cure.

[rchirodoc]

Yeah, a rupture is different than a herniation or a disc bulge - it almost always requires surgery unfortunately.

[fanfictwriter]

I'm only 14 and I found out about a month 1/2 ago I had a bulging disk and the pain runs down my right leg to a little above the back of my knee. It's pretty painful, and I just want to live my life like all the other kids. :(

will this eventually just go away? I'm in physical therapy but.. I don't really know if it's helping.. :(

[rchirodoc]

You're really young, so it should heal over time. You may want to consider having your parents take you to an Activator chiropractor - it usually helps quite a bit.

[paulanka2000]

let me just give you my advice, do not lift weight, do not do sports, or anything that may aggravate it until it heals completely the last thing you want to do is to turn it to a bigger problem like i did. take it real easy , ice 2x a day , do a glute, hamstring and hip flexor stretch since these muscles all tug on the back and make it work, and i recommend doing bridges a core exercise only if you feel no intense pain doing it . eat healthy drink lots of water and good luck

[rekhamadhan]

hi there.. i had been having lower back pain for 4 months . last month i was diagnosed with disk bulge and the report says lumbar spondylisis. its almost been a month since i am in rest and the pain had reduced. (i am in bed rest). how long should i be in this bed rest. and when can i travel...

[rchirodoc]

Well, I have to be honest with you - my opinion is that you shouldn't have been on bed rest to begin with. And if you had to be because the pain was so bad and you couldn't move, it really shouldn't have been for more than 2 weeks. So, if you've been on bed rest for a month, you really should be able to travel now.

[rekhamadhan]

thanks for ur advice.i am also 29 yrs old and 95 kgs. i have a kid who is 6 yrs. i have thyroid for the last 8 yrs and pcod for 6 yrs. right now since 4 months i have disk buldge.we are planing for the next child. whats ur advice. i am worried if the pain will re occur

[rchirodoc]

When you are pregnant, the body releases a hormone called relaxin which will loosen up all the ligaments within the body in order to prepare you for the birth. This hormone is actually realeased starting early in the pregnancy and for about 2 months following the delivery.

I tell you this because this will make your lower back very unstable through the pregnancy and if you've already had back problems, they will likely return.

However, the best thing you can do is to work on strengthening

[rchirodoc]

as I was saying, the best thing you can do is to work on strengthening your lower back for about 6 - 12 months prior to becoming pregnant. If you can strengthen the muscles to support your spine, the ligament laxity will not be as big of an issue and you're not as likely to develop problems.

Also, you really shouldn't start any new exercises when you're pregnant that you weren't doing prior to the pregnancy. So, if you start your exercises now, you will be able to continue them during the

[rchirodoc]

pregnancy, which will help you maintain a stronger spine during the pregnancy. However, if you aren't doing exercises ahead of time, it isn't wise to do them while you're pregnant because your body won't be used to them, and you take a risk of harming the pregnancy.

With all that said, if you're interested in learning more about the exercises you should be doing, then you might want to either look into purchasing my book or working with a physical therapist to learn them.

[PeacePatto]

hello again doctor

i wanted to say that everything you have showed me so farr has really helped out

i have been been having left abdominal pain lately

and some sites on the internet say that hernia can cause pain there

is this true

and is it something to worry about

[rchirodoc]

I'm glad to hear that! Left abdominal pain can be caused by many things - yes, a hernia is one of them, but it can also be from irritable bowel syndrome, a muscle spasm of a muscle called the Psoas muscle, as well as other problems.

I would get it checked out by your family doctor if it continues to give you problems.

[terrifairyangel]

Is it normal for pain in the groin area to be present with bulging disc?

[rchirodoc]

That can definitely happen.

[krauty86]

i may sound a little ignorant and sorry for this Dr. but 2 weeks or less seems a little fishy to me. Well anways, I hurt my back over xmas break and didn't get an MRI done because my sports doctor was confident he knew what he was talking about. I had the leg pain in my right leg and PT worked alot..then somehow threw it out over spring break..had to go to a very reliable chiropractor after that. I feel almost 100% but still feel some discomfort. Will your program "seal the deal" for me?23m

[rchirodoc]

That isn't an ignorant statement - it doesn't happen in 2 weeks for everyone - just most people. It really depends on the condition, whether any degeneration has occurred, and how well a person is able to follow my recommendations.

And of course, there are some individuals who don't respond at all - I never said anything about 100% success, and any doctor who does is the fishy one.

[rchirodoc]

I can't make any promises that my program would "seal the deal" for you either, but I can say that I offer a 90 day guarantee, which is more than enough time to try it. Especially as young as you are.

[johnbr59]

pretty much is same situation as you. hurt my back around december 08, no real diagnosis, so continued with sport and everything had probs with it for 3 months until i woke up with leg pain in early march. went to chiro said its a herniated disc, and was confirmed by MRI. still recovering nearly 5 months post injury

[rebelwithoutacause05]

hi, i had ct scan taken and im definitely sure its a disc bulge. i have been seeing a neurosurgeon too and he said its a disc bulge. i tried the cortisone injection method but it didnt work. and i have already tried the heat before with no success.

[rchirodoc]

What I meant is this - there are actually a lot of cases where a disc bulge will show up on a CT scan or an MRI, and it doesn't cause pain at all. It has more to do with the amount of space you have behind the disc for the spinal cord to pass through.

So, it's actually very important that the CT findings are correlated to the doctor's examination findings, because many things can cause the same type of pain.

[rchirodoc]

At this point, I don't know what else to tell you. It sounds like you're confident that you've tried everything, so I really don't know if my program would help you.

Did you sign up for my free eCourse? Because I think that would give you a better idea of whether or not my info could help you.

If you haven't, just go back to my website and click the link at the bottom of the page that says "Bulging Disc Resources" - you can sign up there.

[rebelwithoutacause05]

hello. i tried the ice therapy like you said for 3 days in a row but theres no difference whatsoever. does that mean your program will not work for me?

[rchirodoc]

Well, it doesn't necessarily mean my program won't work for you (after all, ice is only 1 step out of almost 30 that I teach in my guide), however, it does make me wonder if you've been misdiagnosed.

The reason I say that is because the ice works almost every time when the cause of the pain is a bulging or a herniated disc. If it doesn't help, I start to wonder if the pain is coming from something else, such as degeneration in the disc (arthritis), a muscle problem, or even a pinched nerve.

[rchirodoc]

I would recommend you try dry heat now instead of the ice to see what happens. Follow the same rules - 15 min on, 1 hour off.

If you feel better with the heat, it isn't likely that your pain is coming from a bulging disc, and in that case, you need someone to look further into your condition to find out what's really causing the problem.

[rebelwithoutacause05]

i have a question. how many days do u do this for? and can u put the ice inside a plastic bag?

[rchirodoc]

For the ice, yes I would encourage you to place it in a plastic bag just so it isn't as messy.

You want to continue doing the ice consistently for 3 days (that means 5 - 8 treatments per day, 3 days in a row), then cut back and only use the ice as needed.

In other words, if you feel any pain, you would go back to using the ice as you felt you needed it.

[rebelwithoutacause05]

does this work? i mean ive been to chiro, physio, remedial massage, neurosurgeon and none help. do u guarantee it will work? money back guarantee? if so i would be very happy.

[rchirodoc]

I'm assuming you're referring to my book, and yes, there is a 90 day money back guarantee. It doesn't work for everyone, and nothing does. But the success rate is very high - 86%.

[rebelwithoutacause05]

im a bit concerned whether this is a scam. no offense of course but there are many people who do those things. i mean i dont know who u are and cant see your qualification. and why do u call yourself a doctor when you are only a chiropractor?

if i buy this book do i need to purchase expensive equipments to do the excercise?

[rchirodoc]

Chiropractors are doctors - we go to school for 9 years, and you can see all my credentials on my website if you click the "About Dr. Ron" tab at the bottom of the page.

No, there is no expensive equipment to buy.

[pix4434]

No the chiropractor did not take any x-rays before realigning. He just felt my back and said that that was the problem. I have been back and forth to PT which helped while I was going in the beginning, but towards the end started making things worse. Not only do I have AS, but also osteoarthritis and bursitis in my hips. What a whammy huh? My balance has been getting worse lately I can be standing and suddenly feel like Im going to fall, which is why I use a wheelchair part time.

[rchirodoc]

Wow - you really are in a bind, and at such a young age! I'm surprised the chiropractor didn't x-ray you with all your symptoms - that would have been the first thing I would have done in addition to an exam. Well, I hope you are able to get some relief.

[pix4434]

I have a question about Ankylosing Spondylitis, and a bulging disk. I had a bulging disk when I was 19 and just last year at 22 I was diagnosed with A.S. Will this cause me to have more pain? I was never told to put ice on it I just visited a chiropractor and he realigned my back and sent me home. The way that he did it was by having me on all 4s and then he proceeded to "pop" my back which made me feel like he was trying to break me in half. Should he have done that? That took my breath.

[rchirodoc]

Hi there! Yes, the Ankylosing Spondylitis will definitely cause you to have more pain, although I'm surprised it's causing you more pain this early. AS is a hereditary condition, where the main ligament in front of the spine begins to calcify, which eventually fuses the spine. Usually you will experience more stiffness at first, and as it progresses it leads to more pain and other nerve-related problems.

Let me just say a few things - first, what the chiropractor did wasn't wrong, but

[rchirodoc]

(read this after the other reply to this comment) - as I was saying - what the DC did wasn't wrong, but I'm wondering if he took an x-ray and saw the AS before working with you. If the AS is in the early stages, his technique is not a problem. If it's more advanced, I would have probably taken a more gentle approach (especially with the bulging disc). One more thing about ice - AS is actually a form of arthritis, so when you try the ice, see how you feel. You may feel worse with it, and

[rchirodoc]

(this is #3 of my long reply - lol). So, if the ice causes you more pain, try dry heat. You can just get a dry heating pad from a drug store and then follow the same rules - 15 min on, 1 hr off. Be careful with this, though, because although heat may be good for the AS, it is NOT usually good for the bulging disc, so if you feel worse with the heat AND ice, I would switch to Biofreeze (which is a pain-relieving gel you can buy online or at most chiropractic offices). I hope that helps!

[quud]

hi im a soccer player and i have the same problem as this mild disc bulging so i want to know is it gona effect me playing soccer in the futuer pleas help me with this im so curious about it thank you

[rchirodoc]

It can affect you playing soccer - especially when you hit the ball with your head. This will apply a force down the center of your spine which can aggravate the disc and make it worse. It sounds like you're pretty young, though, so if you get the right treatment early, there's a very good chance you can heal your condition and have no difficulties playing soccer at all.

[quud]

hi sir i have been exercising in the gym with some core strengh and i try some ice so i feel abit different so what is the right treatment for me sir and how long will it take to heal because i want to came back to soccer i missed this season and my team are playing in high level next year thank you

[rchirodoc]

I have a lot of information about the best treatments on my website - I offer a free 13 day ecourse that will teach you a lot. Just go to my website & scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the link that says "Bulging Disc Resources," and you can sign up there.

[kayenhoi]

my husband was operated 2 yrs ago of his L4-L5, L5/S1, but he has painful discomfort wen he wakes up in the morning.......... why?

[rchirodoc]

Most of the time, when a person experiences discomfort in the morning it is because he has arthritis developing in that area of the spine.