http://www.spine-health.com/information/patient-advice The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/lidoderm-artificial-discs-and-surgery-spinal-stenosis-more-patients-advic <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p>In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for <a href="/conditions/spinal-stenosis" title="Spinal Stenosis">spinal stenosis</a>. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/lidoderm-artificial-discs-and-surgery-spinal-stenosis-more-patients-advic">read more</a></p> Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Stenosis Patient Advice Spinal Stenosis Treatment Stenosis Pain Stenosis Surgery Stenosis Symptoms Stenosis Treatment Tramadol Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:07 -0700 Ben Parr 10200 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-advice-mattress-topper-sofas-and-aeros <h2>Back-to-Back: Spine-Health Users share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort</h2> Want to know more about <a href="/wellness/sleep" title="Sleep">sleep problems and insomnia</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, users and patietns share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia <a href="http://spine-health.com/forum">on our message boards</a><br/> <br/> <p><strong>Pages in this Article:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-advice-mattress-topper-sofas-and-aeros">read more</a></p> Sleep Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Sleep Comfort Sleep Problems Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:23 -0700 Ben Parr 8519 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-advice-select-comfort-pillow-choices-and-simp <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort</h2> Want to know more about <a href="/wellness/sleep" title="Sleep">sleep problems and insomnia</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia <a href="http://spine-health.com/forum">on our message boards</a><br/> <br/> <div class="google-title">Article continues below</div> <div class="google-middle"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-advice-select-comfort-pillow-choices-and-simp">read more</a></p> Sleep Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Pillow Comfort Sleep Comfort Sleep Problems Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:10:21 -0700 Ben Parr 8518 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-benefits-and-spinal-nerve-pressure <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-benefits-and-spinal-nerve-pressure">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Nerve Pain Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:09 -0700 Ben Parr 8487 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-avoiding-herniated-disc-surgery-and-deco <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-avoiding-herniated-disc-surgery-and-deco">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Herniated Disc Surgery Nerve Pain Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:06 -0700 Ben Parr 8486 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-pricing-and-degenerative-disc-disease <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-pricing-and-degenerative-disc-disease">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Disc Disease Treatment Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:03 -0700 Ben Parr 8485 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-inversion-tables-and-therapy-everyone <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-patients-advice-inversion-tables-and-therapy-everyone">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Chiropractor Decompression Patient Advice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:17:00 -0700 Ben Parr 8484 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iii <p><strong>Patients share chronic pain management advice<br/></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iii">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Tramadol Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1933 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vi-0 <p><strong>Patients share chronic pain management advice</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vi-0">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1935 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vii <p><strong>Patients share chronic pain management advice<br/></strong> For even more pain relief, read about natural <a href="http://blog.spine-health.com/index.php/archive/14-natural-pain-relievers/">chronic pain management</a> techniques.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vii">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1937 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iii-0 <h2>Additional patient advice on chronic pain management<br/></h2> <div class="subbar">Pilates and exercise keeps chronic pain manageable</div> <blockquote> <p>I had back-to-back surgeries in June of 2003 to remove pieces of L5-S1. After the 2nd surgery, I still had considerable pain in my left calf and foot. I did physical therapy, had injections in my back, see an acupuncturist everymonth and do Pilates twice a week. I still have the pain but it is manageable. It only gets worse when I fail to keep up with my exercises.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iii-0">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1932 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iv <p><strong>Patients share chronic pain management advice</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iv">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Tramadol Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1934 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vi <h2>Patients share chronic pain management advice</h2> <div class="subbar">Pain solutions after trying many things</div> <blockquote> <p>I am a physician who has had chronic pain for about 10 years. I had 1 year of conservative management then I had a lumbar laminectomy/diskectomy/facetectomy because of severe pain in the right leg (<a href="/information/radiculopathy" title="Radiculopathy">radiculopathy</a>). The surgery cured 80% of the <a href="/conditions/leg-pain/leg-pain-and-numbness-what-might-these-symptoms-mean" title="Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean?">leg pain</a> and numbness and I returned to work/light-duty.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-vi">read more</a></p> Pain Management Codeine Opiates Patient Advice Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1936 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iv-0 <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share chronic pain management advice<br/></strong> For even more pain relief, read about natural <a href="http://blog.spine-health.com/index.php/archive/14-natural-pain-relievers/">chronic pain management</a> techniques.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/chronic-pain-management-patients-advice-part-iv-0">read more</a></p> Pain Management Patient Advice Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:55:41 -0800 spine-health 1931 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/back-pain/identifying-best-care-back-pain-patients-advice <h2>Patients share tips on finding the right health professional</h2> <p> In this section, patients share their experience of which type of health care professional was the most helpful for their <a href="/conditions/back-pain" title="Back Pain">back pain</a> and why. </p> <div class="subbar">Asprin and stretching prevent lower back problems</div> <blockquote> <p>Asprin, and lots of it stops the pain before it starts. (Forget anti-inflammatories.) It is the pain that causes the cramping ... that causes the pain ... that causes the cramping ... etc.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/back-pain/identifying-best-care-back-pain-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Back Pain Back Pain Diagnosis Patient Advice Stretching Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:34:06 -0800 spine-health 1873 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/techniques-success-spinal-fusion-surgery-patients-advice <h2>Patients share tips for success with spinal fusion surgery</h2> <p>In this section, patients share their insights on making spinal fusion surgery a good experience and achieving a successful outcome. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/techniques-success-spinal-fusion-surgery-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Spinal Fusion Discectomy Patient Advice Thoracic Fusion Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:10 -0800 spine-health 1871 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iii <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share tips on achieving a successful recovery from back surgery</strong><br/> In this section, patients share tips and advice about what helped them most during their post-surgical recovery.<br/> <br/> <div class="subbar">I was pain free right after my back surgery</div> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iii">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Patient Advice Recovery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:17 -0800 spine-health 1561 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-ii <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</strong><br/> In this section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<br/> <blockquote> <p>Spinal Decompression Therapy is FDA cleared and has several health benefits. Every year it gives hundreds of patients an option besides surgery. However, spinal decompression therapy and the physicians performing this therapy are not all created equal.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-ii">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Decompression Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:17 -0800 spine-health 1555 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iii-0 <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share tips on achieving a successful recovery from back surgery</strong><br/> In this section, patients share tips and advice about what helped them most during their post-surgical recovery. <div class="subbar">Surgeon recommended <a href="/video/laminectomy-back-surgery-video" title="Laminectomy Back Surgery Video">laminectomy<span class="div-video-link"></span></a> for sciatic pain</div> <blockquote> <p>I tried chiropractic care for over a year, acupuncture, and stretching. MRI confirmed severe bulging disk at L5-S1. Finally had sciatic pain down my left leg for 2 months. Tried ESI, didn't work.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iii-0">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Patient Advice Recovery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:17 -0800 spine-health 1560 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with spinal decompression</h2> <p>Want to know more about <a href="/treatment/spinal-fusion/anterior-cervical-decompression-and-spine-fusion-procedure" title="Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion Procedure">spinal decompression</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about using non-surgical spinal decompression to treat their back problems.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/spinal-decompression-back-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i">read more</a></p> Chiropractic Back Pain Relief Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Equipment Chiropractic Risks Chiropractic Therapy Decompression Patient Advice Sciatica Treatment chiropractic-featured-articles Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:17 -0800 spine-health 1554 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iv-0 <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <br/> <p><strong>Patients share tips on achieving a successful recovery from back surgery</strong><br/> In this section, patients share tips and advice about what helped them most during their post-surgical recovery. <div class="subbar">Say no to overdoing it</div> <blockquote> <p>I had a microdiskectomy march 2007 and have had amazing results I am not what I used to be, but at least I can walk without pain. I have for the most part full range of motion and feel that I made the right choice to have the surgery. Words of advice: Never over do it!<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/successful-recovery-back-surgery-patients-advice-part-iv-0">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Patient Advice Recovery Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:17 -0800 spine-health 1559 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/preparing-back-surgery-patients-advice <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share tips on</strong> preparing for back surgery<br/> In this section, patients share tips and advice about how they were successful in preparing for back surgery, or things they wish they had known before. <div class="subbar">MRI before scoliosis surgery - successful update</div> <blockquote> <p>Here is updated information on my daughter's scoliosis surgery. On June 15, 2007, my daughter had scoliosis surgery performed. The surgery was more than successful. My daughter went home without any pain.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/preparing-back-surgery-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:16 -0800 spine-health 1535 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/choosing-best-spine-surgeon-your-back-pain-relief-patients-advice <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share advice about choosing the best spine surgeon for your back pain relief<br/></strong> In this section patients share their insights into how they chose the right back surgeon for their back pain relief, including seeking a second opinion, using the internet to research a surgeon, and what they are most (or least) pleased with in the surgeon they chose.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/choosing-best-spine-surgeon-your-back-pain-relief-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Back Pain Relief Neurosurgeon Neurosurgeons Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedic Surgeons Patient Advice Spine Surgeon Spine Surgeons Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800 spine-health 1459 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/deciding-against-spine-surgery-chronic-pain-relief-part-ii <p><strong>Patients share advice about deciding against spine surgery<br/></strong> In this section, patients share their insights about why they made the decision not to have spine surgery. <div class="subbar">Putting off surgery until success rates rise</div> <blockquote> <p>I have cervical and Lumbar DDD and was told I would need surgery as I have leg weakness, hand numbness, back and neck pain. After reading through the posts in the Artificial Disc vs. Fusion section, it is obvious that those who are satisfied with their surgeries are only weeks into recovery.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/deciding-against-spine-surgery-chronic-pain-relief-part-ii">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800 spine-health 1461 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/chronic-pain/deciding-against-spine-surgery-chronic-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share advice about deciding against spine surgery<br/></strong> In this section, patients share their insights about why they made the decision not to have spine surgery. <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>Top <strong> <a href="/treatment/back-surgery" title="Back Surgery">Back Surgery</a></strong> Topics:</em></p> <p><a href="/treatment/back-surgery/back-surgery-and-neck-surgery" title="Back Surgery and Neck Surgery">Back/Neck Surgery Intro</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/back-surgery/microdiscectomy-microdecompression-spine-surgery" title="Microdiscectomy (Microdecompression) Spine Surgery">Microdiscectomy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/back-surgery/lumbar-laminectomy-open-decompression" title="Lumbar Laminectomy (Open Decompression)">Lumbar Laminectomy</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/back-surgery/cervical-spine-surgery" title="Cervical Spine Surgery">Cervical Spine Surgery</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/chronic-pain/deciding-against-spine-surgery-chronic-pain-relief-patients-advice-part-i">read more</a></p> Back Surgery Chronic Pain Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800 spine-health 1460 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-vs-spinal-fusion-pain-relief-patients-advice- <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share advice about artificial discs and spine fusion surgery<br/></strong> In this section, patients share their insights about how they made the decision to have an artificial disc replacement or spine fusion surgery. </p> <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement" title="Artificial Disc Replacement">Disc Replacement</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/lumbar-artificial-disc-surgery-chronic-back-pain" title="Lumbar Artificial Disc Surgery for Chronic Back Pain">Lumbar Disc Replacement</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-disc-cervical-disc-replacement" title="Artificial Disc for Cervical Disc Replacement">Cervical Disc Replacement</a></p> <p><a href="/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/pain-generated-spinal-disc" title="Pain Generated by the Spinal Disc">Spinal Disc Pain</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-vs-spinal-fusion-pain-relief-patients-advice-">read more</a></p> Artificial Disc Replacement Pain Relief Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:23 -0800 spine-health 1376 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-and-disc-replacement-patients-advice-part-ii <p><strong>Patients share advice about artificial disc clinical trials and disc replacement surgery<br /> </strong>In this section, patients share their insights about why they decided to have disc replacement, challenges and successes with recovery and advice for others who are considering an artificial disc. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-and-disc-replacement-patients-advice-part-ii">read more</a></p> Artificial Disc Replacement Burning Pain Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:23 -0800 spine-health 1375 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-vs-spinal-fusion-pain-relief-patients-advice-0 <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share advice about artificial discs and spine fusion surgery<br/></strong> In this section, patients share their insights about how they made the decision to have an artificial disc replacement or spine fusion surgery. <div class="subbar">Artificial disc was a temporary fix for my back pain</div> <blockquote> <p>After trying all non surgical treatments to no avail my Dr. discussed with me the options of back surgery. After looking into my options I chose the disc replacement.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-discs-vs-spinal-fusion-pain-relief-patients-advice-0">read more</a></p> Artificial Disc Replacement Annular Tear BMP Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:23 -0800 spine-health 1377 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-disc-and-disc-replacement-patients-advice-part-i <p><strong>Patients share advice about artificial disc clinical trials and disc replacement surgery<br /> </strong>In this section, patients share their insights about why they decided to have <a href="/video/total-disc-replacement-back-surgery-video" title="Total Disc Replacement Back Surgery Video">disc replacement<span class="div-video-link"></span></a>, challenges and successes with recovery and advice for others who are considering an artificial disc. </p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/artificial-disc-and-disc-replacement-patients-advice-part-i">read more</a></p> Artificial Disc Replacement Patient Advice Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:22 -0800 spine-health 1374 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/yoga-pilates-tai-chi/pilates-yoga-and-tai-chi-pain-relief-patients-advice <div class="subbar">Thoughts on Pilates for back pain</div> <blockquote> <p>I'm a physical therapist with an L3-4 spine fusion and I also specialize in outpatient orthopedics. You have wonderful questions!</p> <p>I believe that most back problems stem from people losing control over their spine in general. You have to know your spinal limitations in order to get stronger and avoid problems. Makes sense right?</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/yoga-pilates-tai-chi/pilates-yoga-and-tai-chi-pain-relief-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi Pain Relief Patient Advice Pilates Exercise Tai Chi Exercise yoga Yoga Exercise yoga-pilates-tai-chi-featured-articles Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:11:45 -0800 spine-health 1344 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-advice-back-pain-patients-advice <div class="subbar">Relaxation recommendations for bedtime</div> <blockquote> <p>What i have found works is a very warm relaxing shower or bath to looses up from a long day,take my meds and turn the lights out and do breathing exercises to relax my mind and body </p> <p><em>From: donc – New York, USA</em></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-advice-back-pain-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Sleep Insomnia Treatment Patient Advice Sleep Problems Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:15 -0800 spine-health 1331 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-best-mattress-lower-back-pain <!--<div style="float:right; height:auto; width:149px; margin:0 0 0 5px; padding:10px 0 5px 8px; background-color:#f3f3f3; text-align:center; border:solid 1px #cecece"> <a href="/blog/ergonomics/top-12-tips-buying-a-new-mattress" title="Top 12 Tips for Buying a New Mattress" target="_blank"><img src="/images/sleep1.jpg" width="140" height="93" border="0" class="column2"/> <br />Top 12 Tips for Buying <br />a New Mattress</a> </div>--> <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em><strong>More Mattress/Sleep Info:</strong></em></p> <p><a href="/information/sleep-problems" title="Sleep Problems">Sleep Problems</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-best-mattress-lower-back-pain">read more</a></p> Sleep Lower back pain Lower Back Pain Treatment Mattress Comfort Patient Advice sleep Sleep and Pain Sleep Comfort Sleep Problems ergonomics-related-information nutrition-diet-weight-loss-related-information sleep-treatment yoga-pilates-tai-chi-related-information Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800 spine-health 1315 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-ii <div class="subbar">Tempurpedic mattress did not help with my fibromyalgia</div> <blockquote> <p>I have fibromyalgia and have found that the Tempurpedic mattress is the most uncomfortable mattress I have ever slept on. In addition to fibromyalgia, I have a rod in my spine. I wish I could get my money back. I have had to resort to sleeping on the recliner in the den. This mattress was a total waste of money. Be careful before you buy one of these mattresses for fibromyalgia.</p> <p><i>From: Kim – North Carolina USA</i></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-ii">read more</a></p> Sleep Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Sleep Comfort Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800 spine-health 1312 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-iv <div class="subbar">Mattress toppers bring me some pain relief</div> <blockquote> <p>Since I have had an instrumented Fusion from S5-L2 and also DDD in the <a href="/information/cervical-spine" title="Cervical Spine">cervical spine</a>, I have been experimenting with Mattresses and Toppers as well as Pillows to try and get a fairly decent and painfree Sleep. So far I have found that a Memory Foam Mattress, with a 2 in. Thick Memory Foam Toppers as well as an Intelli Bed" topper seems to work best for me. This may,of course, change.</p> <p><em>From: Rosarian – Alberta, Canada</em></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-iv">read more</a></p> Sleep Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Sleep Comfort Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800 spine-health 1314 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-i <h2>Back-to-Back: Patients share tips on experiences with Sleep Comfort</h2> Want to know more about <a href="/wellness/sleep" title="Sleep">sleep problems and insomnia</a> from those who have been affected most? In our <strong>Back-to-Back</strong> section, patients share tips and advice about back support, mattresses, and sleep. Please read through our Back-to-Back pages or discuss sleep and insomnia <a href="http://spine-health.com/forum">on our message boards</a><br/> <br/> <p><strong>Pages in this Article:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-part-i">read more</a></p> Sleep Cervical Fusion Insomnia Treatment Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Sleep Comfort Sleep Problems Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800 spine-health 1311 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-patients-advice-part-iii <div class="subbar">Our foam mattress sagged after one year</div> <blockquote> <p>My husband &amp; I both have back problems. His, bad discs and surgery...mine, chronic back pain. We tried several mattresses but to no avail. Finally we tried a Restonic Senora Thermal Sensitive foam mattress. Cost $1324.95. After less than 1 yr. it sags,very uncomfortable. The store where we bought it will not talk to us and letters to the company go unanswered.</p> <p><i>From: S. D. - Virginia, USA</i></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/choosing-a-mattress-back-support-and-sleep-comfort-patients-advice-part-iii">read more</a></p> Sleep Mattress Comfort Patient Advice Sleep Comfort Sleep Problems Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:10:14 -0800 spine-health 1313 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/weight-loss-diet-and-nutrition-a-healthy-back-patients-advice <div class="subbar">Gallbladder can cause pain after losing weight quickly</div> <blockquote> <p>In Response to Mike Browning in Portland Oregon-<br/> If the pain in your ribs is on the right side you could have a problem with your gallbladder. You have lost a lot of weight and thats when the gallbladder usually gets the most irritated. Rapid weight loss is the third largest risk factor for gallbladder disease. I know because mine finally went kaput after my last crash diet. I lost weight very rapidly and my gallbladder was not impressed. I finally had it out in February of 2006.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/weight-loss-diet-and-nutrition-a-healthy-back-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Patient Advice Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:09:00 -0800 spine-health 1309 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/using-exercise-help-your-back-patients-advice-part-ii <div class="subbar">Swimming exercises for flexibility and pain relief</div> <blockquote> <p>My best form of exercise for back pain is swimming. After my surgery, I started swimming as soon as the cast was off and the exercise helps keep me flexible. It has been 15 years since surgery. Right now I am only swimming on my back because I get pain in my feet. It still helps. When I cannot swim there is a big difference in the level of pain.</p> <p><i>From: Rita</i></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/using-exercise-help-your-back-patients-advice-part-ii">read more</a></p> Exercise Back Exercises Patient Advice Swimming Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:49 -0800 spine-health 1281 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/using-exercise-help-your-back-patients-advice-part-iii <div class="subbar">Walking and stretching make my life better</div> <blockquote> <p>Nothing works as well as walking. Even though I live in a cold climate I walk 20-30 mins each day. Also do some stretching exercises I learned a few years ago that I could not lift anything as it aggravated my DDD bulging discs--no weight at all--not even a heavy purse. If I walk every day, do stretching exercises and do not lift anything I am now fairly comfortable. Any lifting or bad movement will set off pain again so I am just very careful. Not an ideal way to live but better than before by far.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/using-exercise-help-your-back-patients-advice-part-iii">read more</a></p> Exercise Back Exercises Patient Advice Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:49 -0800 spine-health 1282 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/back-pain-relief-patients-advice-exercise-equipment <div class="subbar">Foam roll an inexpensive way to get relief</div> <blockquote> <p>After several years of lower back pain, I found a product made by Go Fit called a foam roll. It comes with a foam roller and DVD It is a very inexpensive product and seems to have given me quite a bit of relief. Hope this helps.</p> <p><em>From: Milo – North Carolina, USA</em></p> </blockquote> <div class="relevantinfo"> <p><em>More <a href="/wellness/exercise" title="Exercise">Exercise</a> Info</p></em> <p><a href="/wellness/exercise/overview-sciatica-exercises" title="Overview: Sciatica Exercises">Overview: Sciatica Exercises</a></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/back-pain-relief-patients-advice-exercise-equipment">read more</a></p> Exercise Back Pain Relief Elliptical Trainer Exercise Equipment Inversion Table Patient Advice Swimming Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:45 -0800 spine-health 1143 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/traveling-doesnt-have-be-a-pain-neck-patients-advice <div class=“subbar”><h3>Great travel tips for back pain - from experience</h3></div> <blockquote> <p>When I travel I freeze (2) 16oz. plastic water bottles and keep in cool/insulated portable lunch containers. You can still do this for trains and automobile travel but not for planes (I found out when I traveled in 2006) with the airlines new carry-on- liquid-limitations. When needed for pain relief, wrap with paper towels and use as ice packs (20 min max every hr).<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/traveling-doesnt-have-be-a-pain-neck-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Ergonomics Driving Posture Patient Advice Posture Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:30 -0800 spine-health 1112 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/ergonomic-office-chairs-and-back-support%E2%80%94-patients-share-advice <div class="subbar"><h3>Adjusting my desk height and chair style helped my low back pain</h3></div> <blockquote> <p>I do database development work 8-10 hours a day and many times sit for 3-4 hours at a stretch. In the past I would very often perch up on the front of the chair seat or have my legs folded up under the seat. I began to experience significant <a href="/conditions/lower-back-pain/lower-back-pain-symptoms-and-treatment-options" title="Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options">lower back pain</a> and the circulation through my legs seemed to be cut off.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/ergonomic-office-chairs-and-back-support%E2%80%94-patients-share-advice">read more</a></p> Ergonomics Office Chair Office Ergonomics Patient Advice Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800 spine-health 1095 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/driving-back-pain-patients-advice <div class=“subbar”><h3>Suspension can make a difference</h3></div> <blockquote> <p>Drive a car that has a soft ride. A stiff suspension can have a punishing ride.</p> <p>Switch driving positions frequently and use cruise control. </p> <p><em>From: Ball – North Carolina, USA</em></p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/driving-back-pain-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Ergonomics Driving Posture Patient Advice Posture Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:01:29 -0800 spine-health 1094 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/leg-pain-and-numbness-spinal-stenosis-patients-advice-part-ii <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for <a href="/conditions/spinal-stenosis" title="Spinal Stenosis">spinal stenosis</a>.</strong> <div class="subbar">Surgery results vary with choice of surgeon</div> <blockquote> <p>Husband had same-day minimally invasive surgery. Prior to the surgery he could not walk 100 feet w/o sitting. No pain now, plus diabetic peripheral foot pain is gone. After almost 2 years, 6 Rehabs, exercise, I still can't stand erect. Had little pain prior or post surgery. Can stand erect momentarily only before effort makes me slump.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/leg-pain-and-numbness-spinal-stenosis-patients-advice-part-ii">read more</a></p> Spinal Stenosis Laminectomy Leg Pain Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spine Lumbar Spine Surgery Lumbar Stenosis Pain Relief Patient Advice Stenosis Pain Stenosis Symptoms Tramadol Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800 spine-health 1046 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/leg-pain-and-numbness-spinal-stenosis-patients-advice-part-i <h2>Back-to-Back</h2> <p><strong>Patients share insights on the treatment choices they have chosen for spinal stenosis.</strong> In this section, patients share their insights on evaluating treatment options for <a href="/conditions/spinal-stenosis" title="Spinal Stenosis">spinal stenosis</a>. </p> <h3>Back to golfing after stenosis surgery</h3> <div class="relevantinfo" style="text-align:center;"> <p><strong>Suffering from <a href="/conditions/spinal-stenosis" title="Spinal Stenosis">Spinal Stenosis</a>?</strong></p> <p>Visit the <a href="/information/spinal-stenosis-trials" title="Spinal Stenosis Trials">Spinal Stenosis Clinical Trials</a> section for the latest developments.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/leg-pain-and-numbness-spinal-stenosis-patients-advice-part-i">read more</a></p> Spinal Stenosis Leg Pain Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Stenosis Patient Advice Stenosis Exercise Stenosis Pain Stenosis Symptoms Stenosis Treatment Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800 spine-health 1045 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/osteoporosis/osteoporosis-fracture-patients-advice <h2>Patients share tips on experiences with spinal fractures</h2> <div class="subbar">Osteoporosis fractures keep my back in pain</div> <blockquote> <p>I had a sore back which kept getting worse. My doctor prescribed a physiotherapist, several times a week. My back seemed to feel worse, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after my yearly checkup in May of 2007 and I had lost an inch in height, so she sent me to get a bone density test, and an x-ray, showed I had already had fractures that were healing and more recent ones. My doc put me on didrocal right away.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/osteoporosis/osteoporosis-fracture-patients-advice">read more</a></p> Osteoporosis Kyphosis Osteoporosis Symptoms Osteoporosis Treatment Patient Advice Spine Fracture Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:32:53 -0800 spine-health 931 at http://www.spine-health.com http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/treating-chronic-low-back-pain-lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease <div class="subbar">My family has been there for me through the pain</div> <blockquote> <p>I am 22-yr female diagnosed with DDD over a year ago. After years of increasing pain in sports through high school (seeking aid from athletic trainers, <a href="/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor" title="How To Select The Best Chiropractor">chiropractors</a>, physical therapists, etc), I finally had a doctor who had tests done and referred me to Mayo Clinic. Mayo, being so renowned, did nothing for me. I went to the Twin Cities Spine Center, where I had x-rays done. They sent me to St. Cloud to have a CTScan. They gave me two MRIs.<p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/treating-chronic-low-back-pain-lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease">read more</a></p> Degenerative Disc Disease Disc Disease Treatment Lumbar Disc Disease Patient Advice Tramadol Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800 spine-health 810 at http://www.spine-health.com