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Originally Posted by Betseyj
Hi Jeff, Sara and Harrison,
I've decided to give one last huge attempt at treating my back conservatively, I am going to try once again to do walking, naturopath, meditation, acupuncture, swimming to see if I can make any improvement. If I see no improvement than I think I am going to opt for surgery this summer  |
Betsey, here's hoping that a big push of conservative treatment works for you. I did that same thing starting in the spring of 2008. Epidural steroid injections, physical therapy, traction, heat, cold, physical manipulations, etc ... NOTHING worked. Then a chiropractor decided to try a bit of a different voodoo on me (interferential and ultrasound), and it alleviated my symptoms for almost a full year. As you're about 30 years younger than I am, maybe you can heal enough to be asymptomatic for many years?
Good luck, Jeff