The back expert answers questions
Your back pain questions have been answered.
Last week, I invited people to submit questions about back and sciatica problems (Ask the expert: back pain). Here are some of the questions and answers. Malton Schexneider, PT, MMSc is a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and is author of Back Pain Relief Secrets and Healthy Back Essentials.
Question 1:
Hello, I will start with I am a nurse and had L-3 L-4 L-5 and S-1 all cleaned up about 2 years ago.
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4 opinions for The back expert answers questions
Crabby McSlacker
May 27, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Lots of great info in this post. I like his site, too, with helpful videos etc.
Thanks for this, Marijke!
Diana Lee
Jun 2, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Thank you for providing this opportunity to have our questions answered, Marijke.
And thank you to Malton for the helpful information!
aquart
Aug 18, 2008 at 12:45 am
My sister has had surgery three times on her lower back, once on her neck. She is always in pain, sometimes crying from it. The government had one conversation with her surgeon and granted disability. She sleeps in icepacks, but is now getting scared because she has begun not to feel them. WHAT CAN SHE DO?
Marijke Durning, RN
Aug 18, 2008 at 7:26 am
Hi aquart - Unfortunately, a situation like your sister’s is much more involved than can be answered on the Internet. The doctor who answered these questions did so back in May, so I don’t know if he would be available again. I will see.
Has your sister had other opinions on her back? You say she’s had surgeries, but does her surgeon know of her current situation? Has she gone to a pain clinic? It sounds like she needs a good team management, rather than just one doctor.
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