Help! Our Livelyhood Is threatened...anyone Know a Good Back Doctor?

I have to agree with Denise. Coming from someone who suffered severe sciatica during my pregnancies (and there were 4 of them), the chiropractor was a godsend. During my last pregnancy I saw the chiro 3x/week and wouldn't you know it was the only pregnancy I didn't have severe pain. Honestly, I had no interest in going to the chiro, but just couldn't take the pain anymore and couldn't take care of my other children either. Basically, your hubby will just have to (as my hubby likes to tell me) 'suck it up' and do something. I can understand about not being able to take different meds for different reasons so at this point the chiropractor is the way to go. I know that's not what you want to hear, but with everything your husband won't do, it leaves him absolutely no other options, unless he's not beyond physical therapy and willing to actually do it this time. He's going to have to do something he doesn't want to do or become a stay at home dad while you go to work. I truly wish you the best of luck and I hope he feels better soon.

B.

Hi S.,

Before becoming a stay at home Mom I was a therapist. I think the best route is to go to see a PT or an OT especially if you can visit a "work hardening clinic". I also understand where your husband is with limited time for this. But if he could express that up frount to the therapist, he may be able to get some exercises that he can do at home on his own schedule. With some core strengthening and some good stretches, he can see a change in as soon as 2 weeks. Plus it wouldn't hurt to drop a few pounds. Good Luck. R. N.

Hi S., Wow, what a mess. Have your hubby go to your regular doctor and ask for an order for an MRI. He may have a disk problem that won't show on a regular x-ray. Then ask your doctor for a referal to a rehab doctor. I went to Dr. Hsu (pronounced shoe) at East Sub. Rehab for my back issues and he is just great!! His office is at the Rehab center on McGinley Road that runs along side Forbes Reginal hospital in Monroeville. If PT is in the plan he has GOT to do it. You have to find the time someplace!! PT is a lot better than surgery and recovery...my MIL doesn't believe in PT and as a result didn't do any and has had 2 back surgeries and looking at a third. I have done PT and have never needed surgery!! I would rather do PT than be cut open for surgery that may or may not help me in the long run. During PT your therpist will give you things that you can continue to do at home to keep your back and core muscles strong and healthy that will prevent futher injury in the long run!!

To be on the safe side if your hubby can sign up for disability insurance he should do so now, even if you won't be able to use it for a long waiting peroid...better safe than sorry!! Good luck and Best wishes, I hope your hubby finds relief soon!!

I'm sorry your husband is in so much pain. It sounds like a chiropractor is his last best chance. He's not making a statement by not going, he's denying himself help.

Hiya, I know a GREAT chiropractor. He saved my mobility, and that is A LOT. Dr Michael Palamone, Forest Hills Chiropractic

http://www.drpalamone.com/ phone ###-###-#### OR ###-###-####

I love them and they worked for me.

good luck.

S.,
Just what IS your husband "into"? Pain or possibly getting help. If he won't go to the prescribed therapy and is not "crazy about chiropractors", can't take narcotics and can't take anti-inflammatories, what is there that he can possibly do to help himself?
He needs to realize that he has a family depending on him to earn a living and he needs to do whatever is necessary to get better. Other than that--YOU better start looking for a job yesterday!
Sorry to sound harsh but no O. is going to provide a magic solution. He needs to be under (and following) a doctor's care and instructions. Even if it means dropping the second job for awhile.
I think if it's sciatica, a chiro is the best bet. It's probably even covered by his insurance. He should also diet to lose the extra weight which is, undoubtedly, putting strain on his back. Good luck!