Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Let's Get Physical!

My doctor has sent me for physical therapy due to my continuing back issue. For those playing at home, it has been 3 months since I hurt my back and while my back doesn't hurt anymore, I have terrible pain in my hip and leg on one side.
Today was my first PT appointment and I am so amazed at how such little exercises can make you feel soooo much better. My PT thinks we're dealing with a bulging disc in my lower back that is aggravating the nerves. I've had back issues for 15 years, but they happen infrequently and go away quickly. He thinks this is the progression.
I was a little leery of this whole thing, but if I feel this good after one session, I am quite hopeful that he can make the pain go away entirely after several more visits!

2 Comments:

Blogger Karin said...

I ended up preferring massage therapy to physical therapy, but it is amazing how manipulating those muscles does wonderful things to make you feel better!

10:36 AM  
Blogger Janet said...

Keep doing the exersises at home. It will make a huge difference.

3:30 PM  

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