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Jan 18, 2008 - 12:50PM

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2 bulging discs with burning in both feet and legs

I just had an MRI and the radiology report shows I have two mild bulging discs at L4-L5 & L5-S1. These resulted from two runs around Thanksgiving (one 4 mile run and one 5 mile run). I have pretty intense burning that radiates primarly into my lower legs and feet (more in the left). It's much worse when sitting and quickly lessens as soon as I stand. I have little to no pain in my back but some discomfort in my right hip area. I've had about six physical therapy treatments with no success and then about 5 adjustments from a Chiropractor with no success. My medical Dr. suggested epidural injections which I'm hesitant about doing. I've read where an Inversion Table has helped some people and am considering buying one to try. I would appreciate any suggestions or comments on my condition and a potential cure. Thanks so much!

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Ann

Jan 19, 2008 - 11:29AM

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Hi BWR,

Sorry to hear about the burning pain you are experiencing. I got that along with my prolapsed discs(same discs as yours) and its not pleasant. Do you usually run regularly? Did any of the professionals you saw say what the root cause was of the bulging discs or mention muscle imbalances at all? You may want to read up on muscle imbalances and see if you think that could apply to you.

(If you read the post "New must read Back Pain Blog"-there are interesting articles on there which you may find useful to read)

I dont know what you are using for pain relief but I couldn't tolerate painkillers so I used heat on my back(heat pads or hot water bottle or even a shower or bath) which did seem to help me for a while to ease pain.

I also used "Lose the back pain system" which helped me such a lot and got me pain free when lots of other things I had tried did not. I wonder if you have considered that? Heres a link if you want to take a look.
http://www.losethebackpain.com/getstarted.html

Water therapy helped me as well so I used that alongside Lose the back pain. Would be good to look into Inversion as well.

Re the sitting, I got the same thing there, the pain being much worse when sitting for a while. Try sitting for only about 30 mins at a time when you have to. I preferred lying down when at home. Even now when I know I will need to sit for long periods at work I alternate between a physio ball, a normal but supportive chair and take regular standing/moving around breaks.

I hope some of this helps you. Take care.

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BWR

Jan 21, 2008 - 12:37PM

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Thanks much for the info and I'll try to answer your questions. I do run regularly but rarely more than two miles per run...seems like I can do that as many times per week as I want without an issue. Have had several professionals tell me that week muscles could be a big part of the root problem and I have read some about that. I'll read the blog as you suggested.

Don't like taking thing for pain but have tried the Gel Alleves without any impact.

I just purchased a Teeters F5000 Inversion Table over the weekend and have used it three times. Not sure how long that takes to make an impact.

Do you find yourself to be pain-free most of the time now?

Lastly, until my longer runs I had been pain symptom free for almost 4yrs and hope to get back to that point.

Thanks again for the reply.

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Jan 24, 2008 - 9:49PM

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my tailbone was jacked up causing my feet to burn

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Ann

Jan 26, 2008 - 2:25PM

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Hi BWR,

How are you doing? Sorry I did not reply to you earlier i have had a lot of computer problems lately!

Anyway I hope you found the articles useful. You may want to particularly review the ones about muscle imbalances. How are you getting on with the inversion table?

To answer your question yes I do find I am painfree mostly now, I work and drive etc normally and do most things I want to.
In fact today I have been out gardening, raking leaves and pruning, something I was told I would probably not do again...
I do take good general care of my back and do warm ups etc when doing things like gardening but I am able to do it

Take care, all the best

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Posted 1 year ago #
Gajanan
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Hi!
I have a bulging disc at L5S1, and the same burning sensation. Actually I had the symptoms and a signal that something is wrong with my back but did not care much till it was more serious. The MRI and EMG showed disc bulge. But after a couple of therapy it was ok-like, so started my jogging, biking, weight training, etc., and thus more abuse to my back and it resurfaced. Now, my advice is never take back pain casually, be very serious about your back pain. Now I do Yoga exercises (people may call it by different names) which have helped me a lot and will help you a lot. These are basically 8 to 10 exercises to be performed at least 2 times a day (4 times is excellent).
These are postures to be held as per your strenght and ease (without putting much stress on your body), as against repetition of postures. Perform each posture only once.
1) Lie on you back, hand straigh near your hips, palms facing down. Lift one leg up 30 to 45 degree and hold it for about 30 seconds or as per your tolerance. Do the same with the other leg. Relax. This is to strenghten your lower abdomen.
2) Now do it with both the legs up. Hold the posture and slowly release.
3) Bring both your thighs (knees) close to your chest (stomach) with the help of your hands. Hold for about a minute (2 mts. is good), you can gradually increase the timing. Release slowly. If not able to do with both legs start with one leg at a time.
4) Do step 1 (i.e. raising both legs) and at the same time raise your chest, arching in your stomach, hands straigt in the direction of your toes. Only you buttocks and some part of you back should touch the ground. This posture will be like a saucer or a bowl. Hold the posture as per your convenience and strength and release slowly. This strenghtens upper and lower abs.
5) Still lying on your back, fold your knees and bring your heels as close to you buttocks as possible and arch (lift) your back up (stomach to the ceiling). You can support the back with your palms in the begining stages. Hold for a minute (2 mts. is good) or as per your strenght, and increase the duration over the time as you master the pose. Release slowly. This posture is known as bridging.

NOW EXERCISES WITH THE STOMACH ON THE FLOOR

6) Lie on your stomach and lift one leg up, not more than 30 to 40 degrees. Feel the muscles work at your buttocks (remember it should not be painful). Knee straight, hold the posture for 30 seconds and release slowly. Hands should be folded under the chin. Do it with the other leg. After mastering this posture over a period of time do with both the legs at the same time.
7) Keep you hands straigh close to your body near your hips palms facing up. lift your shoulders and chest from the floor and try and look at the ceiling (as per you ease, do not over do it). Do not lift your stomach (which is done by experts, and you too can do it over a period of time). Hold for about 30 seconds and release slowly (increase the duration over the time). This is a serpantine posture (like a snake).
8) Now do step 6 (with both legs up) and step 7 (chest up) at the same time. That is lift you both legs, head, shoulders and chest (not your stomach) up at the same time and hold the posture for about 30 seconds. Release slowly and relax. This is boat like posture, like a boat in the water
9) Crouch on your knees and hands like a four-legged animal (like they take a start-up position in a running race, but both the knees on the ground and palms on the ground). Lift one leg straigt and out (do not bend the knee), parallel to your entire body and back, hold for about 30 seconds (increase to 1 minute over time). Do the same with your other leg. Relax.
DO THESE EXERCISES VERY SLOWLY AND WITH RELAXED MIND AND BODY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT YOUR MUSCLES.

Hope this help.

Regards,
Gajanan

Posted 1 year ago #
Gajanan
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Hi!
I have a bulging disc at L5S1, and the same burning sensation. Actually I had the symptoms and a signal that something is wrong with my back but did not care much till it was more serious. The MRI and EMG showed disc bulge. But after a couple of therapy it was ok-like, so started my jogging, biking, weight training, etc., and thus more abuse to my back and it resurfaced. Now, my advice is never take back pain casually, be very serious about your back pain. Now I do Yoga exercises (people may call it by different names) which have helped me a lot and will help you a lot. These are basically 8 to 10 exercises to be performed at least 2 times a day (4 times is excellent).
These are postures to be held as per your strenght and ease (without putting much stress on your body), as against repetition of postures. Perform each posture only once.
1) Lie on you back, hand straigh near your hips, palms facing down. Lift one leg up 30 to 45 degree and hold it for about 30 seconds or as per your tolerance. Do the same with the other leg. Relax. This is to strenghten your lower abdomen.
2) Now do it with both the legs up. Hold the posture and slowly release.
3) Bring both your thighs (knees) close to your chest (stomach) with the help of your hands. Hold for about a minute (2 mts. is good), you can gradually increase the timing. Release slowly. If not able to do with both legs start with one leg at a time.
4) Do step 1 (i.e. raising both legs) and at the same time raise your chest, arching in your stomach, hands straigt in the direction of your toes. Only you buttocks and some part of you back should touch the ground. This posture will be like a saucer or a bowl. Hold the posture as per your convenience and strength and release slowly. This strenghtens upper and lower abs.
5) Still lying on your back, fold your knees and bring your heels as close to you buttocks as possible and arch (lift) your back up (stomach to the ceiling). You can support the back with your palms in the begining stages. Hold for a minute (2 mts. is good) or as per your strenght, and increase the duration over the time as you master the pose. Release slowly. This posture is known as bridging.

NOW EXERCISES WITH THE STOMACH ON THE FLOOR

6) Lie on your stomach and lift one leg up, not more than 30 to 40 degrees. Feel the muscles work at your buttocks (remember it should not be painful). Knee straight, hold the posture for 30 seconds and release slowly. Hands should be folded under the chin. Do it with the other leg. After mastering this posture over a period of time do with both the legs at the same time.
7) Keep you hands straigh close to your body near your hips palms facing up. lift your shoulders and chest from the floor and try and look at the ceiling (as per you ease, do not over do it). Do not lift your stomach (which is done by experts, and you too can do it over a period of time). Hold for about 30 seconds and release slowly (increase the duration over the time). This is a serpantine posture (like a snake).
8) Now do step 6 (with both legs up) and step 7 (chest up) at the same time. That is lift you both legs, head, shoulders and chest (not your stomach) up at the same time and hold the posture for about 30 seconds. Release slowly and relax. This is boat like posture, like a boat in the water
9) Crouch on your knees and hands like a four-legged animal (like they take a start-up position in a running race, but both the knees on the ground and palms on the ground). Lift one leg straigt and out (do not bend the knee), parallel to your entire body and back, hold for about 30 seconds (increase to 1 minute over time). Do the same with your other leg. Relax.
DO THESE EXERCISES VERY SLOWLY AND WITH RELAXED MIND AND BODY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT YOUR MUSCLES.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Gajanan

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