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Hey all,
I popped something in my lower back in june doing some over-zealous dynamic clandestine crossfit operations. I was just a normal back strain ive done it before, few days on the couch no big deal. It healed up pretty well, after about 2 weeks I was pretty much good to go, but still taking it easy until I had a APFT test for the military about 3-4 weeks after the initial injury. Did the PT test, passed, but back was pretty sore after that, by the end of that week I was in rough shape, serious sciatic nerve pain shooting down the back of my left thigh any time I did anything, and lower back pain. Military has documented it, and im seeing a physical therapist and they've been making progress, also have an MRI scheduled for sept 8th, so I should have an official diagnosis but for now everything im told/have read is indicating a slipped/herniated disk in my L4/L5 sacrum area. Im not the most impatient person in the world, but im the most impatient person in the world, nobody has been able to give me an idea on how long it'll be before im back to being able to train regularly and im going insane. Im not going to rush into anything, that lesson has been learned.
I cant be the only guy to ever hurt themselves stupidly like this, anybody have any tips on easing back into a training regimen after this injury? Have you or anybody you know hurt themselves like this? How long did your recovery take? Did you ever get back to 100%?
Thanks all
Does the nuerostimulator work well? they're talking to my wife about one
I don't know if you are a doctor but until he has a definite diagnosis I wouldn't give any suggestions. My surgeon is one of the top spine surgeons in the country and he says weight isn't a concern. I lost over 50 pounds and it didn't affect my pain level at all.A couple questions:
Are you overweight?
Do you work a deskjob?
If yes to either, some lifestyle modification is right up your alley (i.e. weight loss and standing desk/walking breaks). Either way, your paraspinal muscles need to handle its load.
My advice is to be as conservative as possible. You're a young dude and the last thing you need to is get sucked into the healthcare system. Ice pack directly over the affected area, and also get a lacrosse ball and lie your back over it (youtube how to do this).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JRS8ZM0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <--This thing is great, and hits both sides of your erector spinae muscles
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D2IJP3O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <--use this is the lacrosse ball is too hard
Best of luck man. Keep stretching and keep the back moving.
I said all those things based on his age and history he gave. But you're right, a confirmed diagnosis must come first.My surgeon is one of the top spine surgeons in the country and he says weight isn't a concern. I lost over 50 pounds and it didn't affect my pain level at all.
Be very careful until you have a firm diagnosis. I was the type of person that always said the pain will go away. I now have L1-S1 fused with hardware and am going in Tuesday for a myelogram because I am having horrible pain in my lower back and front of my thigh. Everyday I wake up and my first thought is how will I get through today. My life hasn't been the same since I fell in november 2002.
Rub dirt on it then walk it off...and drink a lot of scotch.
Dr. Sweeney
The magic mixture is Ibuprofen, Flexeril and Single Malt
Every one of these things is a little different and until you have a diagnosis from a credible physician you really don't know what you've got. The good news is that imaging technology today is so good that it's a pretty straightforward exercise to get a diagnosis. Until you have one, light duty is a must. From my own experiences with this stuff I found that a "herniated disc" was so painful that I could barely walk. So if you are stiff and sore, but not in serious PAIN that just doesn't go away, then I'd bet it's not a ruptured or herniated disc but something else (and there are plenty of "something elses" this could be). Get a diagnosis as soon as you can, avoid all the good-intentioned kibitzing you are getting from friends and family, and then take action once you know what you have.
My neurosurgeon was the department head at the Baptist and he told us that the spine was only good for 30 years and then you are on borrowed time.
I popped something in my lower back in june doing some over-zealous dynamic clandestine crossfit operations.
Ouch I had the same operation done by DR marcovicci but it only cost me $500 out of pocket, insurance covered the rest. This was about 7yrs ago.update on this, the official diagnosis was bulding l5/s1 disc pushing into nerves running down my left leg. Fought the pain and did PT/yoga etc for a year, even managed to pass APFT with it. I finally caved and scheduled surgery and got a laminectomy/discectomy done a week ago today. I walked out of the hospital an our after the operation, im now already pretty much the off muscle relaxers and pain meds and mobile again. I already feel better, just taking it very easy as i know im at extreme risk of re-herniating it if i rush into things too quickly.
$87,000 operation. All i can say is im pretty pumped to get back to a somewhat normal life again.
I just turned 30.
update on this, the official diagnosis was bulding l5/s1 disc pushing into nerves running down my left leg. Fought the pain and did PT/yoga etc for a year, even managed to pass APFT with it. I finally caved and scheduled surgery and got a laminectomy/discectomy done a week ago today. I walked out of the hospital an our after the operation, im now already pretty much the off muscle relaxers and pain meds and mobile again. I already feel better, just taking it very easy as i know im at extreme risk of re-herniating it if i rush into things too quickly.
$87,000 operation. All i can say is im pretty pumped to get back to a somewhat normal life again.
Hey all,
I popped something in my lower back in june doing some over-zealous dynamic clandestine crossfit operations. I was just a normal back strain ive done it before, few days on the couch no big deal. It healed up pretty well, after about 2 weeks I was pretty much good to go, but still taking it easy until I had a APFT test for the military about 3-4 weeks after the initial injury. Did the PT test, passed, but back was pretty sore after that, by the end of that week I was in rough shape, serious sciatic nerve pain shooting down the back of my left thigh any time I did anything, and lower back pain. Military has documented it, and im seeing a physical therapist and they've been making progress, also have an MRI scheduled for sept 8th, so I should have an official diagnosis but for now everything im told/have read is indicating a slipped/herniated disk in my L4/L5 sacrum area. Im not the most impatient person in the world, but im the most impatient person in the world, nobody has been able to give me an idea on how long it'll be before im back to being able to train regularly and im going insane. Im not going to rush into anything, that lesson has been learned.
I cant be the only guy to ever hurt themselves stupidly like this, anybody have any tips on easing back into a training regimen after this injury? Have you or anybody you know hurt themselves like this? How long did your recovery take? Did you ever get back to 100%?
Thanks all
update on this, the official diagnosis was bulding l5/s1 disc pushing into nerves running down my left leg. Fought the pain and did PT/yoga etc for a year, even managed to pass APFT with it. I finally caved and scheduled surgery and got a laminectomy/discectomy done a week ago today. I walked out of the hospital an our after the operation, im now already pretty much the off muscle relaxers and pain meds and mobile again. I already feel better, just taking it very easy as i know im at extreme risk of re-herniating it if i rush into things too quickly.
$87,000 operation. All i can say is im pretty pumped to get back to a somewhat normal life again.
Get your MRI then +1on the inversion table. Be consistent with it till things relax.can't over-emphasize a medical diagnosis first. make sure there is nothing physically wrong. bulging disc etc. i suffered with back pain from the age of 21 to almost 50. no physical deformations diagnosed, no surgery reccomended, go to a chiro, stretch, blah,blah,blah. i ended up buying an inversion table.
now 61 and anytime i feel a hint of discomfort i spend 15-20 minutes over 2 mornings on the table and i'm good to go.
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO HASN'T SEEN AN OSTEO M.D FIRST