Posts Tagged ‘l5’

What is the best pillow for back pain?

I had a one level lumbar fusion (L4/L5) on July 2. I just got home from the hospital and am really missing the hospital beds. Between the ability to recline and having support, and the bed being softer, I am a lot more sore at home in my own bed. I was wondering if anyone [...]

Lower Back Pain: Herniated Lumbar Disc at L4 – L5

catalog.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows a herniation of a lumbar intervertebral disc at the level of L4 – L5, a common cause of lower back pain.

slipdisc alternative

slip disc problem ?? if you cant move your legs because of pain maybe slip disc and doctor tells you you need to go through a dangerous operation, you dont have the money to go through operation, try to go to medical supply store to buy a lumbar support belt, ask your Physical therapy doctor [...]

Any alternative medicine ideas for long term back pain?

Hello, I have tried chronic pain clinics, some strong meds, accupuncture, exercise, etc and still have lumbar spine back pain that greatly limits my function. I have bulging discs in L4 and L5 with spinal stenosis. Has anyone had any luck with anything alternative? Your honest replies greatly appreciated, THANKS

I have a Herniated Disc, Need help!?

im 18 and thanks to my inherited back problems i have developed a herniation of my lumbar disc inbetween the L4 and L5 vertebra. Its my freshman year of school and football at college and i got the herniated disc from football. i practice with that extreme pain for around 2 and a half weeks [...]