08-21-19, 05:48 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: NH
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I’m really sorry that you’re dealing with this. I’m recovering from having two bulging discs in my neck. That was so painful that I can’t imagine what your pain must be like!
I was lucky enough to find a very unusual chiropractor who also does energy work. There’s no snap, crackle, pop - just unbelievably gentle nudging and pressure on the muscles around the area she’s working on. She told me how my neck was out of alignment and how she needed it to change. I added stretches to make that happen and the discs are no longer bulging. It took 6 weeks to get to that point. I had pain in my left shoulder, arm and hand if I over did it. It was like my pain barometer. I started by walking in our yard multiple times a day. Once I worked my way back to 2 slow miles I started doing beginner and pregnancy workouts in addition to walking. I’m slowly progressing my exercise. My chiropractor said I’ll be fine but need to be patient. I used to work with a PT who gave disc patients movements to encourage the disc to go back into alignment. Will you be doing PT? Has your doctor given you movement guidelines? I tried THESE exercises but my neck and upper spine was initially too locked up to tolerate them. How did you hurt your neck? I slipped on a wet floor of all things. I kept my balance but my neck took a hit.
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08-22-19, 11:47 AM | |
Join Date: May 2011
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PS. I forgot to mention that this caused like a thoracic outlet syndrome affecting my left arm/shoulder. I still do not have the same strength on the left that I do on the right. It really affects the way I do push ups and chest presses, etc. When my neck first went out, I couldn't even push open the car door with my left arm. It does get better, but you need time.
Stacey |
Tags |
bulging disc, herniated disc, neck pain |
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