monkeygirl Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 If you're worried about costs, try going to a free clinic. They'll only be able to do so much, but it's worth a shot. Doesn't it just seem that the moment you don't have insurance is the moment you need it? Kind of like that episode of Friends when Joey got a hernia... 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
Shorinryu Sensei Posted April 1, 2004 Author Posted April 1, 2004 Do you also have pain in the back of the legs? Nope, no pain in the back of my legs....and no free clinics here unless you're a Native American Indian or on the poverty level. I just started working for AFLAC the first of the year. No benefits and I'm not making enough $'s to buy any insurance myself yet. I had insurance up until last July, but they closed the call center I worked at and sent the jobs to Canada and India. The woman I'm seeing presently is an Energy (holistic) healer and she wants to try me on an infared bed she has when she gets back from Michigan next month. She thinks it will do a world of good. At this point, I'm willing to try just about anything. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
ZR440 Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 I recommend a Kinesiologist and Xrays. Even better is one that specializes in sports injuries. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
Bammx2 Posted April 9, 2004 Posted April 9, 2004 Herniated(?) disc...... I got mine at 21! I went to 4 different doctors before I found out what I needed to know.1 was a regular MD,he said painkillers and ice.2 was a regular chiropractor,he said constant treatment.3 was a chiropractor that also specialised in sports medicine and rehab..now we're getting somewhere! No painkillers...3 times a week with him(just cause it felt so damn good!) He led me to a Sports rehab specilaist that was head dr. for ohio state buckeyes. Short version......LOTS o warm-up in the lower back region,change your stretching techniques,change your ab workouts(no leg raises,no sit ups..AT ALL) CRUNCHES!!! there are basic types that hit all areas and at the same time will help your lower back. You can get the info you need online or from a decent chiro or someone in spinal rehab. when it pops again,alternate...ice,heat,ice....bout 15-20 min each. reaserch! 2nd opinons! its well worth the work!
CanuckMA Posted April 9, 2004 Posted April 9, 2004 A herniated disc, especially on the lower back, would put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots and make you experience pain in the back on the leg, and loss of the reflex on the knee and the achile's tendon.
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