Anyone had back problems and fixed them?

[Best Coast]

Yeah being tall doesn't help my problem either. A futon you say? I've found my hard bed makes the problem worse. I'm going to invest in a softer bed

 

[Docker_Brat]

I had back problems when I was 17 - 18 and went to chiropractors, physios etc, but the best advice I can give is situps or any back related exercise, I'm mid 30's now and still do 'em.

Situps!!! That's the freaking worst thing out for backs.

 

[Watto]

Had them when I was young ( 9 or 10 ) had my back cracked like a seal but sometimes I get them when sitting poorly so I just have to do certain sit ups at times.

 

[Best Coast]

In my research i've read that situps are good for the back, helping to strengthen muscles and stop you from slouching. I have one of that ab devices that you rock on, i don't do the situps just by myself, that seems to hurt the back a bit.

 

[Swarbs]

bollocks aka gollum

 

[Best Coast]

I just received the results for my MRI scan.

- The cerebellar tonsils are normally situated. The cervical cord is of normal calibre and signal. There is loss of the normal cervical lordotic curve. Early disc degeneration from C3 to C7.

- C3/C4, C4/C5 & C5/C6 - Mild posterior disc bulges. No neural impingement. The vertebral heights are maintained. No marrow or soft tissue oedema. There is an 18mm diameter hyperintense nodule in the inferior aspect of the right thyroid lobe.

Thoracic Spine:
-Scoliosis convex to the left inferiorly. Vertebral heights are maintained. No marrow or soft tissue oedema. No evidence of accelerated disc degeneration or previous Scheuemann's disorder. No extradural abnormality.

-From T9 to T11 there is prominence of the central canal of the cord maximum at T10. This has a maximum diameter of 2mm.

Lumbo-Sacral Spine:
-The conus medullaris appears normal and terminates at T12/L1. No intrinsic abnormality was seen in the cauda equina.

-Tilt of the upper lumbar spine


Don't know if this helps anyone understand my condition. Any thoughts of what i could do to aleviate the pain? My back is killing me these days, seems to be getting worse.