I only ask because my first herniated disc was treated when I was about 23, and traction did help for a bit. The pain returned and ortho guys told me I need OP....I decided to go Chiropractic, and that did me well for about 10 years.
Then it came back in a rage, and I had my first surgery.
Years went by and I was fine, but the next disc up blew a big one...(ruptured).
At that time, no chiro or ortho would even touch me. Had to go to a neurosurgeon.
I tell you al this because I believe your age has a lot to do with your choice of treatment.
Mine is a degenerative condition, and I believe from tell-tale signs I'm looking at my third OP.
Oh well....good luck with your problem, and I just said a prayer for you...I know the pain of the back, the sciatica, and loss of nerve feeling all too well.
FReegards,
FMCDH!
Thank you very much.
I'm 45 years old. I picked up a box wrong at work about 8 months ago. That's when it started. I didn't have the leg pain for many months. Went chiropractic and that worked great but seemed to plateau out so the workers comp people sent me to physical therapy.
That took me the "final mile". I was feeling great but then about a month ago began to feel some leg pain. The orthopedic guy sent me to get a MRI and sees the bulge in the disc. I was feeling great until this past Sunday. Since then I can hardly get out of bed. Didn't do any lifting or anyting. It just came on.
Thanks again for your prayers.
Tony