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January 3, 2009 - 3:11pm
Back Joy?
Has any one tried this back orthotic from the EDITED I've spent so much money on junk before trying to make my pain more tolerable that I'd hate to throw another $50.00 bucks out the window. But if it works, hey I'd spent that money in a flash!
Thanks,
EM
...about the orthotic device, but I just checked out this site & ordered a month's supply of their "Rub-On Relief"...sounds good to me (not endorsing anything, mind you) Been using BioFreeze from PT last year & this stuff promises no "locker-room smell"...LOL! Hey, at this point, I'll try ANYTHING non-invasive!
If it doesn't work for my flaming back, maybe I can drink it?!
Big storm here---rain/sleet/ice/huge winds...I'm ready to jump in the Lake w/ the Polar Bears! (water temp is 37...)One huge ice-pak!
~Lakeside
Nov.'06 Lammy/decompression @L4/L5 for invasive benign lumbar cyst/mass
Dec.'06 Re-op & another lammy for post-surg spinal fluid leak, leaving nerve damage, instability, spondy,sciatica & neuropathy r. leg/foot,epidural nerve root compression & DDD @ L4/L5
Jan. '08 PLIF w/autograft from iliac crest, 2 more lammies, a discectomy w/ cages & 4 pedicle screws w/ instrumentation @ L4/L5. Have now- chronic lumbar spine pain from hardware issues, sciatica & permanent nerve damage in right leg/foot. Walking's fine, sitting not. Still teach 2nd grade full-time--life goes on!
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Well I have recently ordered this product so will give it a try for my back. Really looking for it to help me be more comfortable sitting for longer periods at work and in the car and maybe maintain better posture.
OK so I received my Back Joy from lose the back pain and have had it for a few days now. It took me a little while to get used to it and get the right positioning but now I like it. It is very portable and slimline. A lot easier to take with me on public transport than my cushion I used. What I have noticed most is that my lower back doesn't have that achey feeling I used to get after sitting for a longish time and I think I sit in a better position. Early days but so far so good.
So you're liking it? Do you think it's worth $50.00?
I had totally forgotten about this thing. We have two nice, firm, wing back chairs, so I have a couple good chairs to sit in. I can't sit on my love seats anymore, they're just too soft.
Hoping it works out for you.
EM