This is what my back looks like now after 2 spine surgeries......

I am sorry to see that. Not only for the pain you go through currently, but for the future of my back in the not too distant future.

I should not have looked. 

I am sorry to see that. Not only for the pain you go through currently, but for the future of my back in the not too distant future.

I should not have looked. 

I'll be here for you in any way I can...........

I'll be here for you in any way I can...........

Thanks Mongoose. I broke my spine 4 places in the lower region back in 1982 (motorcycle accident) and now I have major arthritis in that area. There is also the grinding and clicking that goes on with that. While the pain is managable presently it is getting worse. I am trying all forms of homeopathic and over the counter solutions that I can before I have to do surgery. My wife had spine surgery in her neck. Her x-ray's look similar to yours. She had to endure two surgeries one about 8 hours and the other about 12 hours. I understand everything involved. Just not looking forward to the day I have to go in.

I made a oil rub for pain, swollen and infected areas. A family friend previously had knee surgery, and whenever it gets too cold his knee gives him problems. He tried some of my oil and said it was the best thing he ever tried. It's all natural ingredients, nothing processed except the oil cause I'm not making my own. Anywho, if any of you are willing to try it out I can make a small amount and let me know how you like it and if it works for you. I'm confident it will help. Just figure throw this out there for you guys. 

ouch.....I hope you feel better and experiencing less pain.  I have a ruptured disc (L4-L5) with degenerated discs above and below due to combat related training.  I actually had to get out of the Marine Corps because I refused surgery.  So I know pack pain..... 

One time a mosquito bit me in the back, so I know back pain too. 

OUCH

My face when I opened this thread:

I think we need to change the OP's forum handle to Frankenstein

i have a bulging disk in my lower back.  i have tried chiropractic treatment, nerve blocks, and physical therapy.  i am going to have laser surgery over at philadelphia next month.  instead of doing traditional open back surgery, they perform less invasive procedures.  they treat a wide variety of problems of the cervical and lumbar spine.  it seems they have pretty good results and quicker recovery times.  they do have a surgical center at arizona, but it doesn't reimburse hmsa as well as philadelphia does.

pretty excited about it. 

in case anyone is curious, here is their link:   http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/

Hope your back problems are resolved after that surgery.

I hope your surgery goes well and its everything you want it to be. My offer still stands if anyone is interested.

Holy Adamantium!!!!

thanks codeblue and bass monkey. 

mongoose, i hope you are feeling better now that you got the surgery.  that looks painful.

One time a mosquito bit me in the back, so I know back pain too. 

Smartass!!!!

i have a bulging disk in my lower back.  i have tried chiropractic treatment, nerve blocks, and physical therapy.  i am going to have laser surgery over at philadelphia next month.  instead of doing traditional open back surgery, they perform less invasive procedures.  they treat a wide variety of problems of the cervical and lumbar spine.  it seems they have pretty good results and quicker recovery times.  they do have a surgical center at arizona, but it doesn't reimburse hmsa as well as philadelphia does.

pretty excited about it. 

in case anyone is curious, here is their link:   http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/

If you don't mind me asking how long did you attempt Chiropractic services before the assessment was made that it wasn't for you?

Either way i hope your surgery goes well.
 

thanks.  I went to a chiropractor for a little over 2 years.  That was the first thing I tried when the pain was starting to get bad but was still bearable.