I have an 85 yr old mother with Scoliosis, spinal stenosis, arthritis and a ruptured disc for over half of her life. She refused spinal surgery and chose stretching, physical therapy and treatment from a “body mechanic”—manipulation without popping. I’ve rubbed so many mentholated products on her back since I was a kid, I can smell BenGay a mile away! But she can still bend over and place both palms flat on the floor. We call her Gumby. 😂 Now is her back perfect? No, but she is functional. And still living independently. Although, she has signs of early dementia. But that’s a separate issue.
I'm one of these people. My spine looks just like those pics. Had a fusion L5-s1. I was definitely sold a bill of goods. Surgeon (very well known from UCSF) gave me a 95% success rate. Being desperate as I was I went into it with this expectation. 20 years later and I'm still suffering. I'm now diagnosed with FBSS. Anyone considering fusion surgery should read this article and heed it's warning.
Now I try to stay away from drs and hospitals with daily exercise, healthy meals, lots of hydration, good mental attitude, no medicine and spending lots of time with those I care about. For the most part any illness or injury my family has received treatment for that turned put to be unnecessary, caused great harm. Lesson learned. I always question everything, do my research, try to grab hold of my health on my own and heal myself before I take any medical advice. It’s merely a suggestion I say to myself. Homeopathy does the trick most times. Sorry drs but my family has been scammed too many times. You should learn from that and this horrifying story and remember the Hippocratic oath you took, do no harm! Profit gets in the way of that quite often. Infuriating and horrific story. I’m so sorry!
Sadly the insurance model has brainwashed people to only accept treatment that insurance covers. Insurance does not cover decompression therapy and it can cost patients $150 a session. With a disc injury you are looking at a minimum of 18 sessions all out of pocket. If you are interested in true healing it’s best found outside the insurance paradigm.
The overwhelming cause of back pain is a weak core, often accompanied by an imbalance caused by the body trying to protect itself.
It's 3 steps:
- Create space
- Create mobility
- Create strength
The back industry is mostly a giant scam.
Sick greedy bastards....
I have an 85 yr old mother with Scoliosis, spinal stenosis, arthritis and a ruptured disc for over half of her life. She refused spinal surgery and chose stretching, physical therapy and treatment from a “body mechanic”—manipulation without popping. I’ve rubbed so many mentholated products on her back since I was a kid, I can smell BenGay a mile away! But she can still bend over and place both palms flat on the floor. We call her Gumby. 😂 Now is her back perfect? No, but she is functional. And still living independently. Although, she has signs of early dementia. But that’s a separate issue.
I'm one of these people. My spine looks just like those pics. Had a fusion L5-s1. I was definitely sold a bill of goods. Surgeon (very well known from UCSF) gave me a 95% success rate. Being desperate as I was I went into it with this expectation. 20 years later and I'm still suffering. I'm now diagnosed with FBSS. Anyone considering fusion surgery should read this article and heed it's warning.
So sorry to hear! 🫤
Cut the crap and get a hanging bar.
Now I try to stay away from drs and hospitals with daily exercise, healthy meals, lots of hydration, good mental attitude, no medicine and spending lots of time with those I care about. For the most part any illness or injury my family has received treatment for that turned put to be unnecessary, caused great harm. Lesson learned. I always question everything, do my research, try to grab hold of my health on my own and heal myself before I take any medical advice. It’s merely a suggestion I say to myself. Homeopathy does the trick most times. Sorry drs but my family has been scammed too many times. You should learn from that and this horrifying story and remember the Hippocratic oath you took, do no harm! Profit gets in the way of that quite often. Infuriating and horrific story. I’m so sorry!
Sadly the insurance model has brainwashed people to only accept treatment that insurance covers. Insurance does not cover decompression therapy and it can cost patients $150 a session. With a disc injury you are looking at a minimum of 18 sessions all out of pocket. If you are interested in true healing it’s best found outside the insurance paradigm.
100% agree, my route before following any invasive option. 👍