I had severe lower back pain, herniated disc, was 100% disabled. I manage it with acupuncture, daily stretching, one weekly yoga session, and daily back strengthening exercises. I invest about 15 minutes a day + one hour a week for the yoga and one hour a month for the acupuncture. The acupuncture alone made a huge difference and I am able to maintain for up to 6 weeks between sessions but prefer to not go longer than 4 weeks. I am 98% of normal and many days experience no lower back pain at all.
I did begin developing arthritis symptoms last year in both knees, left shoulder, left elbow and both hands. For that I began taking fish oil and Curcumin, both anti-inflammatory supplements...and I cleaned up my diet and got the processed food out of it since processed foods are inflammatory. My arthritis resolved with the exception of my right knee but is much improved. Considering I used to sit in my chair at work and feel like crying I was in so much pain, I'm very pleased because I'm back to being active. I spent the summer hiking and backpacking.
Last edited by EagleRiverDee; 11-30-2012 at 01:14 PM.
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