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recovering from back injuries 21-Oct-2010 At 10:48:35 AM TonyB

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I had a very bad disc 30 years ago and ended up in a wheelchair. 3 months in hospital in traction and 2 years in a brace (not recommended now). The key is to build the core, although I've always been very fit. An hour per day stomach/core exercises (in addition to other exercises) for the past 30 years has saved me. You don't need any fancy machines.

I have most of my flexibility back now and am pain free. I get the occasional sciatic twinge but I know how to manage it with exercise. Don't ignor the pain ... it is a good indicator of when you have pushed too far. My personal view is to avoid the knife and injections. I was the only person in my ward who refused a mylogram, involving the injection of a dye into the spine. 20 years later, bad reactions to some of the dyes used, caused paralysis in many.