Herniated Disc Recovery
I’ve been feeling really good lately. So good that I haven’t wanted to talk about it much not to jinx it. I experienced a week or so feeling better before Easter and then the pain came back so intense one day at work and stayed with me up until a couple weeks ago. Before my Physical therapy got canceled due to COVID I remember my therapist saying “you’ll likely experience a setback, but we’ll get thru it”. I remember at the time thinking what the heck does that mean? Well I think I had my “setback” and now I think I’m thru it 🤞🏻
I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life. Nerve pain is so mentally and physically draining. I was irritated, short tempered and weak when I was in pain. I couldn’t even remember what it felt like to feel normal. I was so tired of trying to mask it with meds, none of which really worked. I’ve never felt so defeated. I was angry that my body failed me and I was mad at myself for somehow allowing this to happen (like I somehow knew?!🙄) I assumed I’d never workout again without pain. Irrational thoughts. Until one day it just kinda seemed like it ended. I still have moments, but nothing like before
One thing is for sure, I will never take my healthy body for granted again, I will do anything I can to prevent further injury. Listening to my body and taking breaks. Things that have helped me...physical therapy (McKenzie method), cryotherapy in a -130F degree chamber for about 3.5 minutes almost daily at @fisherscryo, walking at slow speed at mostly flat surfaces, and icing at night with my @curevetherapies ice pak
What does herniated disc pain feel like? Mine started in bilateral glutes, moved to lower back, then down left leg, esp the hip. I had numbness and tingling in both hands and feet. The pain felt like you were burning inside
Now that I’m not in pain I’m positive and hopeful that I can get back to my somewhat of my old lifting routine at some point. I’m taking it super easy right now and can’t do much at home anyway. The experience itself has given me a whole new insight to those suffering everyday without relief. If you know, you know. Feel free to drop me any questions or share your experience.