This is another one of those questions that I have a very difficult time finding any online information or answers. And, I know that I’m not the first person to wonder: Is there a somewhat easy way to get a 2nd opinion about an X-ray? For example, I recently had an X-ray of my fusion. …
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I’m using the term “lumbar ouchies” to describe the minor type of persistent lumbar pain that’s so minor you know it’s not an injury of concern. Yet, there is definitely a pain (inflammation, etc.) that’s lingering for days. And, it’s not pleasant. You’d most definitely be glad if it were to go bye-bye. But, ultimately, …
This is something that I find myself thinking about a lot. It’s not a complicated thing. Difference between good soreness and bad pain which indicates injury It’s about the difference between: 1. The very real and good and necessary soreness that results from a smart-sized dose of physical exercise. For instance, I play some basketball …
This post concerns my personal impressions of the different approaches I’ve noticed between physical therapists and my spine surgeon. This is something I’ve been thinking about. And, this is not a medical journal. My sample size is extremely small. I’m only one individual relaying my personal observations of how the opinions of my physical therapist …
I must remind myself to be thankful for what I’ve got I really really really need to remind myself that I’m living—for the most part—with little back pain these days. And, it wasn’t so long ago that I used to wake-up in such severe pain that I really didn’t want to even wake-up anymore. Yea. …
