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DutchieLaRue's avatar

God speed Mr. Ben!! Consider an adjustable height table for your desk! From sitting to standing quick :)

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Suzanne Karbowska-Hayes's avatar

So sorry to hear you are suffering with severe back pain. Why is it the ‘good’ like you get afflicted and the ‘bad and ugly’ like Trumpolini Taco get off Scott free. No justice in this world. That evil swine is never unwell physically but mentally very unstable if not completely insane.

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ramona j's avatar

Non surgical spinal decompression. NSSD. A specialized chiropractor is needed. I discovered it to avoid back surgery. Try it before you go the surgical route . Praying for you

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Timothy Richley's avatar

I did the same. 11 years ago I had to sit in extremely bad chair for several hours while purchasing a new car. Back pain[several herniated discs in Lumbar spine] led to sciatica. The fellow who sold me the car told me about a chiropractor on the far north side of San Antonio who had a spinal decompression machine[aka a Rack] I went to him twice a month for 5 years for 5 years until we moved to Eastern OK in 2017 and discovered a new chiropractor who also had the machine. Because back stopped hurting almost 6 years ago, I no longer need to use the machine. Spinal decompression worked for me. Back surgery no longer needed

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ramona j's avatar

Life changing results Timothy . I went 3 times a week for 6 months. By the third week, I was up and moving freely. No cane. Less torture.

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Susie's avatar

Thx, I went to the wrong chiropractor.

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Jane 53's avatar

Look into myofascial release and find a practitioner. It changed my life!

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Colleen Wetteland's avatar

Yes, Ben listen to Ramona! My ex boyfriend had the back surgery and it really did NOT help!

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Karen Loewenstern's avatar

Ben - I am here to join those who say look into all alternatives to healing without surgery before resorting to surgery. I had an extremely painful herniation of L5 in 1989 and instead of resorting to surgery immediately, I saw a physiatrist who saw me through the pain and put me on the path to rehab. I had 3 or 4 months of healing (no sitting for long periods and regular pain and relaxation meds) - I was then put on an extensive PT and OT program (I worked out in a gym with the SF 49er's) - from that moment on, I have maintained the PT exercises and combined them with regular Pilates sessions on the reformer - keeping the core strong and staying flexible is the key. Yoga can help too. I have gone 35 years with no back pain at all ever! Imagine if 35 years ago I hadn't found a doctor who did not believe in immediate surgery when the pain is so bad!! 35 years ago - and I found the right guy, did what I was told religiously and have had no further back issues or pain. Please seek alternatives before resorting to surgery - which often does not solve the problem but exacerbates it for years. Good luck!!

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Casey Bemis's avatar

So right. When my back starts hurting I know I have neglected my core. Some yoga poses are my first go to. Then core (tummy) work either yoga or Pilates. Find small classes or get a personal trainer. My husband and I see one 3 times a week. My husband was scheduled for shoulder surgery when Covid hit so we zoomed exercise with her. And she did do some focus his shoulder. After Covid, went back to the surgeon and found he didn't need surgery. I can tell a lot of your subscribers care about you.

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Anne P. Sacco's avatar

Chiropractors are experts in this field!! I've seen it and experienced it first hand. Truly.

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Lori Painter's avatar

A standing/adjustable desk has done wonders!

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JMull's avatar

Doesn’t Popok advertise one of those desks?

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