[UncleWede]

Holy thread revival!
That might have been my 3rd OT post on page 1

[CANGRKE70]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Holy thread revival!
That might have been my 3rd OT post on page 1

This guy actually used the search function. I say ban him.

[cruisingdownthestreet]

Originally Posted by CANGRKE70

This guy actually used the search function. I say ban him.

the search option here is garbage. i have better results searching google. however, most of the results are from 2010

[Cpconst]

I had a herniated disk that ruptured and made contact with my sciatiac nerve. Tried everything everyone has already talked about. It came down to surgery or a bullet. I chose going under the knife. When I woke up I thought I was dead because all the pain was gone. I was walking down the hallway that afternoon and was home by the end of the day. I still feel blessed 10 years later because I'm a carpenter/contractor and my job is very physical. Do lots of research and exhaust all options before surgery because not everyone comes out as cured as I was.

[eluded]

Most back surgeons say surgery has a 50-50 success rate

[smoosh]

Originally Posted by eluded

Most back surgeons say surgery has a 50-50 success rate

For a herniated disc? I disagree with that number, unless you provide source...

With how advanced our technology is (esp sports tech), wouldn't be supposed if the success rate is 90-95%...

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

cannibis club, here you come!

Heaven forbid that the doctors give you any medication in our first world country to relieve pain. Walgreens will countermand your physician while flagging your patient records as a criminal.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Heaven forbid that the doctors give you any medication in our first world country to relieve pain. Walgreens will countermand your physician while flagging your patient records as a criminal.

Because NOT "medication" it's herbal remedy

[csu87]

Originally Posted by eluded

Most back surgeons say surgery has a 50-50 success rate

Originally Posted by smoosh

For a herniated disc? I disagree with that number, unless you provide source...

With how advanced our technology is (esp sports tech), wouldn't be supposed if the success rate is 90-95%...

Ive heard the same from a couple DRs. Some tell you its a crap shoot, some are more optimistic. Ive also heard that once you have one, youre gonna have another one eventually.

Back Surgery IMO is a last resort. I know way too many guys that got surgery and either had no success or were back under the knife within 5 years. Ive been putting off back surgery for awhile now because of that.

And this is coming from someone whos 1st solution to every other issue is "Can I get surgery?"