JP Fitness Forums - Injuries and Rehab http://forums.jpfitness.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:48:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.jpfitness.com/images/misc/rss.jpg JP Fitness Forums - Injuries and Rehab http://forums.jpfitness.com Knee Cap removal problem? http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40338-knee-cap-removal-problem.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:36 GMT My friend has suffered a motorbike accident and his kneecap was badly damaged. The doctors have removed the damaged kneed after operating the knee.... My friend has suffered a motorbike accident and his kneecap was badly damaged. The doctors have removed the damaged kneed after operating the knee. Since then my friend has recovered but has problems with his operated knee? Which type of fitness exercise he should undertake? ]]> Injuries and Rehab richardm1964 http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40338-knee-cap-removal-problem.html Problems in right hand elbow http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40337-problems-right-hand-elbow.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:35 GMT While working with computers for more than 2 hours, I have problems with my right hand elbow. I am a right-handed person and computer related works... While working with computers for more than 2 hours, I have problems with my right hand elbow. I am a right-handed person and computer related works is my profession. Which fitness apparatus should I use? What should I do to get ride of such problem? ]]> Injuries and Rehab richardm1964 http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40337-problems-right-hand-elbow.html Lower back injury from Front Squats http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40323-lower-back-injury-front-squats.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:07 GMT Hi, 1. When did the pain begin? 2.5 hours ago 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? Front Squatting 3.... Hi,

1. When did the pain begin? 2.5 hours ago
2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? Front Squatting
3. Where, anatomically, is the pain? Right side of lower back,
4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting? Sharp.
5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions? Only certain motions.
6. What motions make your pain worse? I am unable to bend over and I am unable to bend or arch my back in anyway without feeling serious pain.
7. What, if anything, makes your pain better? Keeping my back completely straight.
8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body? No
9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury? Bend over, crouch
10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences? End of my Athletic Career.
11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how? No.
12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? Pain is staying the same



I was front squatting and on one of my reps I felt a pop and a crack about half way up. It was sensatiopn that I had never felt before. I immediately stopped my set and a few minutes later I foam rolled it for a short period of time. I then left the gym. As of now I feel acute pain in my lower back on the right side. As I drove home I was unable to turn over my right shoulder as I was backing out of the parking lot. I am unable to bend over and I am unable to bend or arch my back in anyway without feeling serious pain.

Help will be greatly appreciated. ]]> Injuries and Rehab RealUltimatePower http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40323-lower-back-injury-front-squats.html Pelvic rotation http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40314-pelvic-rotation.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:23 GMT Hi.
I'm a long distance runner and have had lateral calf pain in my right leg for 1 week; the IT band of the same leg is also tight.
Just returned from the physio where i had an assessment.
Through looking at the wear of my shoes, checking my pelvis and assessing tightness etc he foung that the right side of my pelvis is rotated downwards causing me to overuse the muscles on the outside of my right leg to a greater extent. The peroneal tendon on the right leg is overdeveloped compared to my left and in comparison to the rest of the lower leg.
I've been given an exercise where i bring the right knee to chest, push away against resistance, and pull the knee in closer each time - PNF.

Basically my question is what else should/can i do? What is causing this rotation?
I'm unable to run at the moment, having to resort to aquajogging and other forms of training, and i feel absolutely guteed.
I feel as if i've been cursed with something that will stop me running properly ever again.
Any thoughts/suggestions?

As an aside, is barefoot running going to cause me the same problems? I had started doing this but due to moving away to university i have neglected it.
Please help me:( ]]> Injuries and Rehab Timmm http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40314-pelvic-rotation.html routine to help hip pain http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40294-routine-help-hip-pain.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:44:09 GMT I posted in the other forum Training Discussion and no one responded: ---Quote--- In a nutshell: Took a lot of time off from lifting, now back in... I posted in the other forum Training Discussion and no one responded:

Quote:
In a nutshell: Took a lot of time off from lifting, now back in the gym. I've been doing a pretty basic 3-day full body routine for a few weeks now.

My hips are hurting, specifically when squatting, but now they kind of ache all the time. I started reading up on the interwebs the other day and came across some of Cressy's and Robertson's articles on t-nation. From their articles, it sounds like I have anterior femoral glide syndrome and an anterior tilted pelvis. So basically my butt and abs are weak. I should add that I work in an office and I'm at a desk all day.

I need help building a routine. Here's the recommendations from the "Hips Don't Lie" article:

Quote:
Example Workout for those in Anterior Tilt

Foam Rolling
Glutes, hamstrings, calves, adductors, quads, TFL/ITB, peroneals (additional focus on quads/hip flexors)

Static Stretching/Activation
1A) Psoas or Rectus Femoris Stretch, paired with
1B) Glute Bridge
2A) Piriformis Stretch, paired with
2B) Side-Lying Clam

Mobility Training
Knee Hugs, Pull-Back Butt Kicks, Warrior Lunge with Twist, Running Butt Kicks, Crossover Overhead Reverse Lunge

Strength Training Exercise Selection
Sumo Deadlift
Long-Stroke Walking Lunge
Pull-throughs
Single-Leg RDL

The foam rolling, stretching/activation, and mobility training I'm ok with. I'm mainly wondering about the strength training section.

1) Should I be doing all of those exercises each workout, or split them up? So say workout A I would be doing sumo deadlifts and pullthroughs, and then workout B I would do walking lunges and single leg RDLs.

2) Are sumo dls supposed to be heavy/low rep? The article doesn't mention a set/rep range.

3) Should I still be doing quad work like split squats or step ups? (I know squats are out of the question for now.)

4) Do you think this sounds like a good plan? If not, how would you set it up and/or what else should I be doing?
I've been trying to set up a routine that will help my butt, hams, and abs, and also incorporate some full body moves. Could you please tell me if this routine looks ok? The ab exercises will probably be 2 sets of 10 or however many I can manage!

Quote:
Warmup:
1A) Psoas or Rectus Femoris Stretch (kneeling quad stretch)
1B) Glute Bridge

2A) Piriformis Stretch (figure 4 stretch)
2B) Side-Lying Clam

Side steps with band
Knee Hugs
Pull-Back Butt Kicks
Warrior Lunge with Twist
Running Butt Kicks
Crossover Overhead Reverse Lunge (step back diagonally)

Day 1

Sumo deadlift 3x8
Ball ham curls 3x10-15
Pushups 3x8
Face pulls 3x10
Side raises 2x10

Plank
Weighted crunches
Seated med ball twists
Saxon side bends


Day 2

Walking lunges 3x16-20 steps total
Pull-throughs 3x10-12
Low row single arm 3x10
Close grip lat pull 3x10
Rear delts 3x10

Dead bug
Cable pulldowns
Side bends
Leg raises


Day 3

Single leg RDL 3x10
Pushups 2x12
Chest supported row 2x12
Assisted pullups 3x8
Tricep ext 2x12

Wood chops
Plank
Reverse crunches
]]> Injuries and Rehab abc123 http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40294-routine-help-hip-pain.html Thigh/groin pain http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40273-thigh-groin-pain.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:29:44 GMT 1. When did the pain begin? Not sure but it has gotten worse in the past month 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on... 1. When did the pain begin?
Not sure but it has gotten worse in the past month

2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time?
Gradually over time. I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot. I thought the pain in my right groin was from favoring the left leg but I got a cortisone shot in foot and the right leg till hurts

3. Where, anatomically, is the pain?
groin. Feels like the big tendon there

4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting?
Achy most of the time. Sharp if I try to pick my leg straight up or when moving my foot from the gas to the brake.

7. What, if anything, makes your pain better?
Ice, rest, ibuprofen

8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body?
Sometimes to the inner knee if I've been walking a lot

9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury?
Driving hurts. Can't single leg squat.

10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences?
I drive a truck for work.

12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? Hurt enough to see a doctor who didn't seem to have a clue. Sent me for an ultrasound instead of a CAT scan or MRI. But at least I know it's not a blod clot.

I have PF in my left foot. I thought that from favoring my left foot my right leg was hurting. I bit the bullet and got a cortisone shot in the left foot thinking that both legs would feel better. The right leg got worse. I was taking Aleve and ibuprofen but the other day it hurt so much to move my leg from the gas to the brake I went to the doctor.

What I can and cannot do...I can squat to parallel. I can go up stairs but not down. I can move my leg to the side with no pain but straight up I see stars(and also get a little pain on the inside of the knee.) Slight pain if I lift the leg behind me.

I can squat down low ATG but coming up strains the area but it's not a sharp pain. Bending backwards again strains the area but not a sharp pain.

Obviously I need to see an ortho or sports doc but in the meantime I just want to know what I can do to make it feel better. ]]> Injuries and Rehab Jenn_in_FL http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40273-thigh-groin-pain.html Unexplained Hip/Leg Pain http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40240-unexplained-hip-leg-pain.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:31 GMT 1. When did the pain begin? Yesterday 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? I noticed pain, tightness, and... 1. When did the pain begin? Yesterday
2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? I noticed pain, tightness, and general discomfort in my hip while sitting and walking during the day, and tried to stretch it out at night. Following that the pain got significantly worse.
3. Where, anatomically, is the pain? On my left, generally where my thigh meets the hip
4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting? A combination of sharp, stabbing pains and general aching--when I try to walk there are shooting pains as well.
5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions? It is generally constant--it hurts when sitting, lying down, walking, or standing, though certain times the pain is worse.
6. What motions make your pain worse? Bending my knee upwards, trying to roll over while in bed, sitting upright, walking.
7. What, if anything, makes your pain better? Ice and a compression wrap
8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body? No
9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury? I cannot walk without limping or climb the stairs without support. Sitting in certain positions is too painful and I cannot bend down.
10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences? I have no idea how this injury may have occurred and am worried it may be serious, as this is the worst pain I have experienced so far in my life.
11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how? No
12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? Yes, in the past 24 hours (after trying to stretch) the pain has more than doubled. ]]> Injuries and Rehab GoldenWaltz http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40240-unexplained-hip-leg-pain.html Sciatic Nerve Problems? http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40228-sciatic-nerve-problems.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:56:24 GMT 1. It all started when I busted my ass playing kickball. lol Yes, kickball. We weren't allowed to wear cleats...and I never realized how slick grass and dirt really is without them. Needless to say I was in a full sprint trying to catch a ball and slammed on my right hip. I had about an 8 inch circle of raw bloody flesh in that spot that took about 2 weeks to heal.

2. I couldn't sleep on my right side because the sore wouldn't dry up. I also limped some because any hip movement caused pain. It was about 4 days of this when I started feeling a terrible pain deep in my right glute.

3. The pain is deep in right glute. It feels like it runs deep right through the middle of the right side.

4. The pain is very sharp. Often times my right leg will totally give out, and I've gotten up in the middle of the night unable to walk. Even rolling over hurts. I actually have to move my leg with hands because any movement makes you almost freeze instantly. When it does hurt, I feel pain sitting, standing, walking (if I can), laying, anything really...if I find a comfortable spot and don't move at all then the pain subsides until I move again.

5. The pain has gone away, but comes back every couple of weeks...lasting for a few days. The first time I had it (after the fall) It lasted about a week. After some stretching, leading up to light exercise, and IBprofen it went away. Out of now where it will sometimes flare up, and it seems like stretching or light exercise actually aggrevates it more. It seems like an anti-inflammatory does the trick.

6. Any hip motion makes the pain worse when it does hurt. If it isn't bothering me then any movement can be done without pain.

7. Anti-inflammatory seems to work best.

8. There is no pain anywhere else...but sometimes if the pain lasts multiple hours or days I can feel my back getting tight.

10. I mainly want to stop the pain because it sometimes interferes with my work. I have clients at 6 am, and if I wake up at 5 am to get going the pain keeps me from being able to walk or get ready. I have to demonstrate exercises as well, so I can't go to work limping and unable to move.

11. I have never injured this area before the kickball fall. I have however, pulled my left (opposite side) hamstring. I couldn't walk for 2 days, but after some personal rehab with bands (by dave schmitz) the pain went away and I've never had any other problems.

12. It's hard to say if the pain is getting worse because it isn't constant. The pain comes and goes, but I'm noticing anything that would trigger it to flare up again.

Any help is greatly appreciated. ]]> Injuries and Rehab JasonNutting http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40228-sciatic-nerve-problems.html Romanian Deadlifts and Backpain http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40225-romanian-deadlifts-backpain.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:01:08 GMT 1. When did the pain begin? Sunday 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? Worked out saturday, adding... 1. When did the pain begin?
Sunday
2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time?
Worked out saturday, adding Romanian deadlifts into the workout as a way to work posterior chain, using only 45lbs bar + 20lbs.

3. Where, anatomically, is the pain?
Lower back pain. Hamstrings extremely tight, loss of range of motion

4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting?
I'd say pain is fairly low level, Dull and sometimes aching back pain

5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions?
constant

6. What motions make your pain worse? Bending over.

7. What, if anything, makes your pain better?
8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body?
no
9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury?
Range of motion in terms of hamstring flexibility is lower

10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences?
More concerned about the lower back pain then the hamstring tightness (which I assume is just DOMS)

11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how?

I've had a history of lower back pain, ruled out any skeletal abnormalities, so muscular in origin.

12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? Getting a little better



So I'm pretty sure the hamstring tightness is normal result of not doing this before, but the back pain concerns me a little bit (given my history of it). Should I try using light dumbbells and working up or just eliminate this exercise completely from my work out. If I elinimate this completely, what other ways would be preferable to work posterior chain w/ a history of lower back pain. Are there things I can do to help myself to work up to doing this exercise at somepoint that would make it easier? ]]> Injuries and Rehab Gradstudent78 http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40225-romanian-deadlifts-backpain.html Fragmented disc! http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40221-fragmented-disc.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:43:30 GMT Just left the Nuero's office. I have a large disc fragment from the L5 pressing on the nerve at the S1. Do says he is willing to try an injection but says he is worried about permanent nerve damage if he does not go in and get it. Will do one injection next week. If that does not work....we wants to take it out. UGH!

Anyone have any advice...can this heal alone or thru the injections alone.

I am freaking 39 years old and fit.WTF!

]]> Injuries and Rehab rookie http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40221-fragmented-disc.html Cervical Spondylosis or Cevical Disk Issue? http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40147-cervical-spondylosis-cevical-disk-issue.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:26:22 GMT Hi everyone, been having some neck/shoulder blade/arm/hand pain for a month or so, went to an Ortho who did an x-ray and said I had "arthritis" and signs of degeneration in my neck (40 yrs old BTW) Wants to "wait and see" and gave me some stretches/exercises to do. Next step will be PT and maybe cervical traction. Does his diagnosis sound right? Shouldn't an MRI be done?

1. When did the pain begin?
About one month ago

2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time?
Pain came on spontaneously

3. Where, anatomically, is the pain?
right side of neck, across shoulder blade, into tricep, top of forearm, into top of hand (and thumb, index, middle finger)

4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting?
dull, aching, sometimes tingling and "shock" sensations. Numbness in between index and middle finger. Arm and hand often feel tired and heavy.
5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions?
some days constant, some days intermittent, not related to any motions or postures

6. What motions make your pain worse?
none

7. What, if anything, makes your pain better?
sometimes NSAIDS, heating pad, stretching but only temporarily

8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body?
Yes, arm and hand

9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury?
nothing, just have the pain/discomfort

10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences?
nerve damage, progresion to weakess

11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how?
No

12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period?
pain is staying about the same ]]> Injuries and Rehab LaraT http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40147-cervical-spondylosis-cevical-disk-issue.html <![CDATA[Lower left back pain after Squats,overhead press & deadlifts]]> http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40116-lower-left-back-pain-after-squats-overhead-press-deadlifts.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:40:13 GMT Hi,
I recently started weight training program, about a week old.I've been practicing martial arts for sometime and have decided to lift weights for some strength and muscle gains along with a need to strengthen my core.
Last evening, I did my round of Squats, Chinups, Overhead press, prone bridges and ended with deadlifts.I warmed up for 5 minutes before I started with my workout.
During the overhead press, I started developing the sore lower back which is natural since I my lower back is weak and this is why I have adopted this program.Now, during the deadlifts I think I had a bad form though I tried not to. I think my spine was a little rounded.I think I also didn't unlock my knees as I came down with the weights.The soreness didn't increase much but I decided to stop after 3X5.
After I was done removing the weights from the rod, I tried to stand up but I felt a sort of a slip in my muscle at the left side of my lower back along with sharp pain in that 3 inch area.This was followed by tingling sensation throughout my left leg( thigh+calf)
I am not sure if I have pulled a muscle or it's a muscle strain or something but it hasn't subsided completely.This morning it seemed a little better but during the day with work, it's back.
I lifted 30KG(instead of 27.5) on the squats and overhead presses and 50KG(instead of 45) on the deadlifts.I know this is not strictly according to the program but I dont have the exact weights for it and I didn't have a problem lifting these weights at all during the 5x5s
The blue square is where I am feeling the pain.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6281/backpain.jpg
The pain is dull but gives me sharp pains if I try to bend down or if I try to twist AND bend down to the right.Could any of you what's really going on?Is the Psoas that is getting affected? The pain is nowhere near my spine.It's just the chunk of mass which is giving me sharp pains but I have a bad feeling about this.I still ahve the tingling sensation in my leg.
I apologize to be too descriptive and taking your precious time but I would really appreciate some insight on this. ]]> Injuries and Rehab Raptor http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40116-lower-left-back-pain-after-squats-overhead-press-deadlifts.html Pain in lower back/upper buttock, different sides http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40067-pain-lower-back-upper-buttock-different-sides.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:17:35 GMT 1. When did the pain begin? Late 2008, early 2009. 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? First... 1. When did the pain begin? Late 2008, early 2009.

2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? First noticed pain after kicking heavy bag (taekwondo), but nothing dramatic. Eased pretty quickly. Thereafter sometimes woke up and had pain with first couple of steps, sometimes not.

3. Where, anatomically, is the pain? Lower back/upper buttock. Initially it was sometimes on left side and sometimes on right, but now seems to have settled on right. Always 1 side or the other, never both at the same time.

4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting? Stabbing (but not overwhelming).

5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions? Some days it's there, some days not. I know when I wake up if it's going to be a good day or a bad day with my first couple steps out of bed. If they're not painful, I'm probably good for the day. If they are painful, it will probably hurt all day with certain motions. No pain with sitting, but painful when I stand up and take the first few steps, then eases as I continue to walk. No pain standing in place.

6. What motions make your pain worse? See # 5.

7. What, if anything, makes your pain better? Walking for a while, sitting, lying down.

8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body? No.

9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury? Have been avoiding deadlifting type movements and compound leg movements out of caution. I probably "could" do these movements, but doubt it's a good idea.

10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences?
Curious about what to do next. I saw a chiropractor who took some x-rays and told me I had a disc pressing on a nerve and that he could fix me in 24 visits. I went 8 times but didn't really notice much improvement (hard to tell because symptoms were sporadic before I started seeing him and continued to be sporadic afterwards). My insurance pays for 12 visits, so it would become kind of an expensive proposition to continue seeing him after that. Wondering if I should see another doc or if there are some home techniques I could try. Also wondering if I have extension intolerant pain (since it doesn't hurt when I sit) or flexion intolerant pain (since it hurts less the more I walk, but does hurt after I rise from a seated position).

11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how? I don't believe so.

12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? Yes, initially was very sporadic. Might wake up in the morning with pain once or twice over a period of weeks. Now I seem to have pain more days than not (although some days are still pain free).

Thanks for any advice!!! ]]> Injuries and Rehab jond http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40067-pain-lower-back-upper-buttock-different-sides.html Upper back strains and forward head posture http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40055-upper-back-strains-forward-head-posture.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:44:55 GMT Hi guys, two (probably) related questions:

First, I've had three episodes of upper back pain in the last three months. All three times the pain extended from the middle to upper back, right along the right side of my spine and was aggravated by moving my neck toward any extreme of its ROM. In the first two episodes, the pain went away after a few days rest (the third episode happened yesterday). Yesterday's episode happened after doing the "300" workout (didn't notice any pain until after the workout); the one before that I noticed after rolling in BJJ, and I don't recall the cause of the first one. Anyway, I'm thinking garden-variety trapezius strain.

So, the first question is: what imbalances or deficencies are predisposing me to these muscle strains, and what can I do about it?

I also have a mild forward-head posture, which I noticed for the first time about a month ago during a photo posture check. Since then, I've been doing a set of "chin tucks" before every workout, as well as trying to be conscious of my posture during the rest of the day. Anything else I can do to correct my posture? ]]> Injuries and Rehab jakeg http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40055-upper-back-strains-forward-head-posture.html C5 C6 disc surgery http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40042-c5-c6-disc-surgery.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:56:33 GMT SO I had disc surgery (it was squashed like a grape) the doc was able to reshape and did not need to fuse. It has been a year now and I am still... SO I had disc surgery (it was squashed like a grape) the doc was able to reshape and did not need to fuse. It has been a year now and I am still surviving on muscle relaxers. The pain is quite a bit different that when I ruptured the disc obviously but it is more like a twisted ankle feeling a tthe end of every day. I want off the damn Soma and I want to be able to start running. When i do run the pain sets in the muscle and I can't run more than a block.

Any thoughts on how to get rid of the pain? I want to be normal again. ]]> Injuries and Rehab Buttercup http://forums.jpfitness.com/injuries-rehab/40042-c5-c6-disc-surgery.html