There seems to be a recurrent theme going on here. Since the body works as a system, I am wondering how much of the hip and knee symptoms are related to our spinal disease. Or, could it be the other way around? It just seems to be an issue that is getting much more attention lately with us spiney's. I had ITB Syndrome many years ago and needed cortisone shots to calm it down. It almost prevented me from riding my bicycle across the United States. About 1,000 miles in to the trip I rode the pain out and have not had an issue with the ITB since. However, I have had plantar fasciitis which has been very painful. I wore orthotics for the longest time but have not had to since getting my MBT Shoes and having my spine surgery.
So this is an interesting post and I am hoping that the more knowledgeable people like Harrison and Justin pipe in on this.
Cindy Lou: I am sorry you are struggling and I hope you find some relief. It sounds like the back is doing well though  . Congratulations on the skiing.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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