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My husband and I have this too, in our spines. We also have osteoarthritis and a few other things. 

AnnieMetalGirl, have you had any spinal surgeries?

Some doctors have suggested surgery to my husband but so far he has declined. I too have declined.

I control my pain with meditation, very mild yoga & other exercises, diet, visualization, and prayer. I try to be as positive as possible.

My husband and I have this too, in our spines. We also have osteoarthritis and a few other things. 

AnnieMetalGirl, have you had any spinal surgeries?

Some doctors have suggested surgery to my husband but so far he has declined. I too have declined.

I control my pain with meditation, very mild yoga & other exercises, diet, visualization, and prayer. I try to be as positive as possible.

i have a degenerated disc l-5  i keep it under control by going to the chirpracter.it works for me and i stay away from drugs. i am 53 and have had it for about 5 years. no picnic.

Some people have found yoga to be very helpful in relieving back pain (and pain in other areas of the body). I teach a restorative type yoga class that focuses on balance, flexibility, toning, and relaxation. One participant mentioned that she used to have to go to the chiropractor every week or two. Now she only goes about every 4-6 months. I've also had people to tell me that they can sing better (lots of practice with deep breathing in the class) and quite a few participants have had replacement surgeries and have come back as soon as they were released by their physician.

If you are looking for a yoga class, find out what types of styles are available. Some move rather quickly from pose to pose and add a cardiovascular component with less focus on form and toning. In some styles, they heat the room temperature VERY warm and may move into quite challenging levels.

If you've been through any type of physical therapy and find it hard to continue doing the exercises on a regular basis on your own, you may wish to find a yoga class that incorporates many of those exercises in the class. Many instructors encourage participants to mention any problem areas so that the instructor can particularly focus on those areas and provide modifications if needed.

where can i go to learn how to do yoga. at this point ill try anything.

You might want to check with a local YMCA or gym in your area. YMCA's tend to have a more family friendly atmosphere and usually have a pool, which can also be helpful. I would specifically ask if they have some sort of restorative yoga and ask if you could try out a class before purchasing a membership. The Y does offer financial assistance, so that might be helpful info for anyone reading this that is considering that route. Many of the Y's also has a program where you can get into other Y's for free or at a discounted rate.

Let me know how it goes for you!

I'm considering trying acupuncture. Have you tried it?

LadyMagic said…

I'm considering trying acupuncture. Have you tried it?

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I have not tried acupuncture so I can't give any insight into that option. Sorry!

Did this just happen to you, or something over time? I slipped on Ice this past winter (Jan) and have been hurting ever since. My doctor wants me to have some small needles put in my back to see what nerve it is hurt. Tried theraphy, but have had to work to much to take time out to do this. Actually both. The back of my leg starts to burn after being at work. I'm on my feet the whole time. Any one have suggestions for me? No surgery, not when it comes to the back.

I have tried acupuncture  for my autoimmune disease and it didn't do anything but my guy is very good - he can fix a shoulder no problem.