Back surgery

[mikedatiger]

Originally Posted by sears

Yes I have pain there but from a motorcycle accident where I tore some tendons there, but my right leg stays numb. I haven't tried injections or radio treatment.

I guess my main concern is what to do to not miss much work as I can't really afford that. I can get away with not lifting but I do a lot of walking and sitting.

Jude I remember when you sold me the boat you mentioned you had back surgery? Maybe the xpress got me too lol
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Any good surgeon should try all options from least invasive to most invasive. I have a herniated/degenerative disc at L5/S1. Not wanting to stay on pain meds, it was recommended that I try the injections, then move to the radio frequency treatment. Each procedure is outpatient and you're back at work the next day. I still have back pain, but the radiofrequency treatment at least makes life tolerable without meds.

I haven't had the surgery, but as Salty said, once you do, you can't undo it. I do know people that have had fusions and after a few years they have had to have additional fusions.

My brother-in-law is an orthopedic in BR, and there is a great spine guy in his practice. Let me know if you need a referral.