Comments on: How to Recover From a Herniated Disk

on 11/17/2008 If you have a herniated disc in the neck it is also very important to use a good cervical support neck pillow while sleeping- so that your neck can be in the right position and properly supported. - NJ http://www.neckpainsupport.com

on 8/8/2006 I have had great results with a Chinese Medicine doctor I am seeing. If you can you should get acupuncture at least 2 times a week until you are no longer acute. Chinese medicine is more than acupuncture. Make sure that the practitioner you go to talks to you about your diet, emotional state, and gives you some herbs to take. I have had excellent results from acupuncture, it also helped me get off narcotic pain medications. Being that this condition is built up over time, it makes sense to use this as an opportunity to reexamine how you live, and change what you need to change. Eat lots of steamed greens, black sesame seeds, eggs, duck, chicken, and yams. I found marijuana (in moderation) to be a great muscle relaxant, and far less dangerous and toxic than what my MD prescribed! Call on the people who you have helped to help you. Don't be shy. This will pass. Our bodies heal themselves, and you will heal in time.

on 7/26/2006 Sitting on a firm surface, completely straight, is better than reclining and sitting on cushions. The more I focused on posture while sitting and standing, the better I felt. I would also recommend the McKenzie exercises.

on 11/22/2005 If suffering prolonged pain from a ruptured disk, the core muscles and nerves around the injury can become impaired. Acupuncture has helped more than any other therapy (including drugs) to relive my pain and increase mobility and therefor speeding my recovery. If you have impinged, displaced nerves. keep taking NSAIDs for inflammation and linseed capsules to help repair. Be strong, and remember, it will get better.

on 11/22/2005 Doing Bikram Yoga (24 poses in a certain order to warm up for the next) has helped my back more than anything. I've gone for 4 years without my chiropractor!

on 11/22/2005 Tapping into your spirtual side brings about an inner peace that helps you through the pain. Also, a positive attitude that you are doing the best you can keeps you from being frustrated during this time period.

on 11/22/2005 Try to walk in a heated pool, but only do as much as you can. Use a cushion when sitting in the car, as it keeps your spine straight. Avoid situations where you have to sit for too long.