[at-l] Packing a Blown Back

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I already went to a neuro surgeon. They said it was not bad enough for
surgery & set up my PT appointments (his boat was already paid off).
I had a TENS unit & a STIM unit, I was given both of them by a chiropractor
that needed a boat & a girlfriend (he gave me them at the first mention of
pain, and they work fairly well to relax my back). I use the STIM (what's the
diff between the 2?).
I haven't been to the chiro in a while (coverage ran out for the year), my PT
formally ended (they told me to continue on my own (I wasn't very good at
following that advice).
I am starting the program over again...
So far I am doing:
Walking 4-5 hilly miles, 5-6 times a week (Small 5-10 lb pack). No problem
here.
Eating healthier (I need to lose 20-30)
ab, back & upper body workouts
heat, ice, ben-gay, STIM unit.
Stretches from PT.
Prayer...
Forking out money to go back to the chiropractor weekly.
Hoping my current problems are due to the sudden onset of excersize,

Russ  2003

In a message dated 9/8/2002 9:20:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
orangebug74@yahoo.com writes:


> I suspect someone has confused cause and effect, particularly in a
> manner that provides a boat payment.
>
> If you have a disk herniaion and pain that requires a TENS unit and
> maintance NSAID today, even after exercise and weight loss, you might
> need to reconsider a long hiking trip in favor of a visit to an
> orthopod or a neurosurgeon. Otherwise, I suspect you will find yourself
> having one chosen for you if you make it to NC.
>
> Bill...
>