Slipped/herniated lower lumbar discs. Options?!


Question: Slipped/herniated lower lumbar discs. Options?
Hey all...I am needing some information in regards to my condition.

I initially injured my back in 1997 (was 23) and slipped 2 discs.

Since that time the discs have continued to degenerate, and I have sought out chiropractic help for decompression and also steroid shots in my back (which do help but they started helping less as time went on).

I cannot have the typical surgery involving fusion, because I am EXTREMELY allergic to all the metals they have options for using for the implants. The only metal I can wear is sterling silver (.925), and when they put 3 different screws on my arm (taped them to me), they all were broken out within 24 hours.

The disc below the injury, the S1, I think, naturally fused and compromised my back, so when I apparently landed wrong in the swimming pool, and felt part of my back go left and the other right, the pain management doctor said that's why I had such an injury.

It was weird, I didn't hit bottom or the sides of the pool, it was right as I broke the water. WEIRD. I just simply jumped in the pool.

So, what are some possible, non-surgical at best, options that I may have?

I abuse an extremely high pain tolerance because I refuse to take pain medications that might have an addictive affect, so I'm seriously in a catch 22 here.

Thanks for any advice you can offer!

BTW: I have constant problems with sciatic nerve pain, and today, I had to visit my chiropractor after months of not, because I have new pain, a little higher than normal, and going down the left side of my "butt cheek" toward the center of my butt. This is not the normal, down the leg, weak leg on the right side like I've had for 14 years, so I'm scared I'm getting worse.

HELP PLEASE!

Answers:

I feel your pain. I also had sciatica pain for two long years until I found a way out.
First you need to get some relief, take non addictive pain medication, such as ibufrofrin, than begin a daily routine to loosen and strengthen the back.
Find more at www.howyourback.com for tips info and exercises

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