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brooklyn1 > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > Dave, Dr. Thai talked about epidural cortisol injections as well.
>
> Pain block shots can ease discomfort but cure nothing. Many people
> suffering from spinal pain are greatly helped by having a certified
> orthopedic shoe specialist examine their posture and adjust their
> footwear... and buy a quality matress and boxspring, like Sterns &
> Foster. Most folks suffering back pain have been wearing crappy shoes
> since their very first steps and have never had a night's sleep on a
> quality mattress, and in most cases have been sleeping on the same
> cheapo mattress for more than 20 years, way past its useful life. Back
> surgery is a total waste if you continue to wear ill fitting crappy
> shoes and sleep on what amounts to a homeless shelter cot. And for
> folks sitting at a PC for more than half of each day get yourself a
> custom fitted chair... any Awfus Depot type seating will only make
> your pain worse, that piece of garbage you sit on all day is what
> contributed to your back pain by at least 50%.

All excellent advice Sheldon! I wear Scholl's athletic shoes as my work
shoes fitted with a pair of "Superfeet" orthotics. "Superfeet" were
recommended to me by the Airrosti Chiropractor and they pretty much
eliminated the ankle pain I was having at work when I was on my feet a
lot. Sleeping position and good support at night are also critical.

Buy a body pillow...
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