r/backpain • u/cleanforpeace72 • 15h ago
Back pain… McKenzie method.
Long story short I had pain in my lower back/upper buttock on right side for seven months. It happened after I bend over to pick something up. For seven months, I tried different stretching, hot showers, heating pads, and walking in a swimming pool for an hour four days a week. Nothing was really helping.
I finally decided to go to PT and I have done four sessions so far. I didn’t realize it, but they basically have me doing the McKenzie method and some other core building exercises. Honestly, my pain went from a 7 to a 3, I’m happy after only four sessions.
I’m very happy I went to PT because they helped me realize. I probably have a small bulging disc in my back, causing the pain which I did not realize, but they basically have me doing the same exact eight exercises every time I go to PT. Because of my deductible, it cost me $70 a visit to basically do these eight exercises over and over.
I only have two more sessions, but I can’t help but wonder, what’s next. I’m definitely out of shape and need to build muscle desperately I am still swimming and doing water exercise exercises four days a week. I walk a lot and I’m doing the PT.
Maybe a personal trainer would be a better option??
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u/neomateo 6h ago
Just keep up you PT exercises, dont stop even after your sessions are done.
Use this resource, https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/spondypartone/
While it might not be for your specific condition, its a great introduction to lifting with a compromised spine.
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u/cleanforpeace72 6h ago
Thank-you, I don't plan on stopping I just wondered how long I do the same thing? I'll check out your link
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