Quote Originally Posted by smilee2000 View Post
Thanks for the tips! I have already done the series of 3 epidurals but only worked about a week each. Tried mobic as well but didnt do a whole lot. The steroid pack they had me on worked well (because of inflammation) but the dr said I cant take a steroid pack all the time for obvious reasons. I have gotten rid of all heavy weight exercises and have been just doing light circuit training and band work. Surgery is not an option as I agree that it will only make matters worse. Just trying to control the pain now and mainly while I am sleeping. Never going to a chiro again!
800MG IBUPROPHIN perscription strength to kill inflammation 3 times a day for a minimum of 3 to 4 days. I have had back injury since high school wrestling. I keep mine in check by doing various cable chops plyo ball exercises for core and floor work like planks, scorpions and a lot of stretching. When i feel it tweaking, i am very careful and ease back into my routine. If you are on a job where you stand a lot i would stretch my hams during the day. Also, make sure you do the floor work like planks etc. and cable chops before you workout, it really helps strengthen the area and warm up your back before exercise.