I have the horrible pain from a pinched nerve in my back. It’s in my lower back and shoots down to my leg. I can’t find anything to help it either. Please help! Thanks.
A wearm bath should help. Keep moving and hopefully your nerve will become untrapped.
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I’m 31 and have suffered from lower back pain for 5 years. I always thought it was a muscle, but 6 weeks ago muscle relaxers and pain killers did not help. I had an MRI done and showed a herniated disc in L4-L5. My pain is mainly in my lower back some numbness down my left leg. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
your physician should’ve recieved the results, and he probably asked if you wanted to do the back surgery.
It’s typical for you to get the surgery in this case.
Every morning I am wake to my hand being numb and a throbbing pain in my thumb. I believe I have a pinched nerve and have read suggestions on treating it such as heat and stretching the nerve and muscle. But how do I know where exactly to apply heat and to stretch? I do not believe the nerve that is pinched is in my thumb / hand. This has been going on for at least 2 months and is driving me crazy.
most likely median nerve compressed at the wrist by the way you hold it against your body while sleeping. see a physical therapist or chiropractor.
I’ve been going to a chiropractor for 9 weeks now, going twice a week. I started out with severe neck and shoulder pain. The pain has decreased drastically, but still have some pain. My mid back is extremely tight and not adjusting when I go. My dr. says neck and shoulder pain take longer to fix, but how long will I continue to have pain?
Ooops, I just read that says 9 weeks, I meant to type 3 weeks.
I’ve worked in the chiropractic field for 10+ years.
You should ask him if he’s in favor of placing a hot pack on your mid back for 10+ minutes before he adjusts you. This will help relax your mid back muscles and he should be able to get some movement.
As for how long it will take to "fix" – each patient is different as is each injury. But be prepared to continue with a "maintenance program" even after the pain goes away. Most Chiropractors like to keep you under their care for a minimum of 12 months.
I wish you a speedy recovery soon!
