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  October 30, 2019 Rating:   Helpful:  2 Unhelpful:  0
I've tried many heating pads and there are two that work the best: - The Thermaphore is the cheaper of the two ($60 - $80) -- it pulls moisture out of the air so it provides a moist heat which is more penetrating. It behaves like a normal heating pad if there isn't moisture in the air. If you live in a dry climate, take a shower or have someone else take a shower before use -- I found that really helps.  - The BioMat is Far Infrared Ray heat which is deep penetrating (I think they say up to 8-9 inches). I got the Richway BioMat Mini (17 x 33 inches) which ...
  October 30, 2019 Rating:   Helpful:  3 Unhelpful:  0
Doctors and chiropractors recommended stretch routines after I hurt my lower back. I tried them but they seemed to cause more pain. Years later, I discovered Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Back Pain Relief and Prevention which includes an emergency 15-minute routine for acute pain. These stretches really work. When I experience severe pain, I do the 15-minute lower back routine 2 - 3 times a day for 3 - 5 days. This usually brings me back to a normal state. Not only does it work...
  October 30, 2019 Rating:   Helpful:  2 Unhelpful:  0
I didn't have access to physical therapy when I herniated two lower discs. My doctor said the best therapy was walking so I started right away. It made a huge difference. It brings circulation to the damaged area and I found it builds core muscles in a safe, symmetrical way. When I initially hurt my back, I found that walking on flat, even ground was best (when you herniate discs, your coordination is poor so you easily catch your feet on bumps and rocks which makes the back pain worse) . I started walking 10 - 20 minutes/day and stayed close to home and built up to 2 hours/day for...