back pain

[jenznjohn]

i was in a rollover car accident back in septeraber of 2009. i fractured 2 vertebrae. ever since then, i have had horrible back pain. the doctor put me on vicodin for the pain, but i'm looking for new ideas to help with the pain so i don't have to take the meRAB as much as i am now. any ideas??? the help would be much appreciated!!! thanx

 

[ibake&pray]

I'm sorry for the pain. Did your doctor suggest that you have any therapy after you had had time to heal? You need to strengthen your core muscles to help keep your back strong and in alignment. Yoga may also be a means to help you.

You might also want to give accupuncture a try. I have had good luck with it helping my nerve issues. Some people get relief from it, some don't. It is worth a try.

good luck.

 

[Precious55]

You might ask your Dr. if you are a candidate for Kyphoplasty. It's not a surgery. They inject a cement substance into the vertebra. Most times your pain goes away immediately.