bassaiguy Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A few weeks ago I injured my back. Apparently I have a herniated L5/S1 disc. My chiropractor says I need two weeks of intensive treatments and then we can assess whether I'll need medical intervention or should continue with chiro. Has anyone else experienced this? I can barely walk and training is definitely out of the question. What's the prognosis? "Honour, not honours." ~ Sir Richard Francis Burtonhttp://oronokarate.weebly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Dave Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Although your Chiro is probably right, I'd do a double check with your doctor and maybe get an x-ray or cat scan to confirm this. Other then that, take the time needed to heal! Don't come back to training too fast, it'll hurt more in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Ouch! take care of your back now so that you have many more years of training ahead! They can be healed with rest, chiropractic, and for myself-acupuncture. Here's to healing fast bassai!!! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sounds painful! Get well soon. Have you seen a doc yet? Maybe they could recommend some physio and prescribe painkillers too? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Never have experienced this, and I feel bad for you. I hope it heals soon! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 For my money I'd go with physical therapy. I just trust it more and adjustments can have bad long term effects such as stroke. I've hade radiculopathy in my L5 and a pinched nerve in my neck that I just got over and PT helped very much. Plus, if you're a Martial Artist and someone who works out, PT will be right up your alley I think. Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaiguy Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm trying to get into my doc's office after New Year's. I'm hoping for a PT referral rather than pain meds. I don't tolerate them well and don't like to take unnecessary medication. I've been seeing my chiro daily this week and that has helped. In addition I'm doing exercises called MacKenzies that reorient the lower spine. That seems to be helping. I hate being laid up, but I guess "Go slow" is good advice. Thanks, gents. "Honour, not honours." ~ Sir Richard Francis Burtonhttp://oronokarate.weebly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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