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Does Anybody Else With Ankylosing Spondylitis Have The Issue Of Their Hips Coming Out Of Alignment?
Yes, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can affect the hips. About 1 out of 3 people with AS experience inflammation in the hips, which can lead to pain and potentially cause alignment issues. This… read more
Hi All, 3 Spine Surgeons Want To Fuse The Balance Of My Back, I Had A Lumbar Fusion In 2009.
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2023 - Degenerative Disc Disease. Spine falling apart. Trying acupuncture as opposed to surgery.
Question -
Has anyone tried acupuncture, and did you have good results?
Thank you,
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member
Pam, I think acupuncture IS better than sliced bread!!
At What Age Are Most People Diagnosed At?
Literature states 20-30’s yrs at onset. I’ve always had low back pain and problems all my life but suddenly have a Sacroilitis but am not being told anything. Just take these pills and it will help. Waiting for VA to approve of me going to the spine clinic at our local physicians group. Just aggravated because I’m layning on my back or standing are my only 2 positions I can stand.
I’m in a similar pickle here in Washington. I get a lot of referrals to things like, Tai Chi, Accupuncture, and Recreational Therapy? Not sure how that helps my sacroilitis? Maybe acupuncture but they… read more
How Do You Deal With Numbness And Tingling In Hands And Feets?
I'm constantly experiencing numbness and tingling in my left arm, hands and feets. It's affecting my hand grip, and my walking.
The Neurosurgeon told me that it was a possibility that the C-2 to T-2 surgery wouldn't Solve the issue of the numbness and tingling.
How do you get relief from the numbness and tingling?
My back surgery helped a lot .
What Have You Tried For Sciatica? What Worked And Didn’t Work So Well?
I’ve been battling bi-lateral sciatic from hips down both legs. The shooting pains can take my breath away and leave me in a crippling state.
My PA said that several patients have had success with this wrap for sciatica. Has anyone tried it or something similar ?
BeActive Plus Acupressure System - Sciatica Pain Relief Brace For Sciatic Nerve Pain, Lower Back, & Hip - Be Active Plus Knee Brace With Pressure Pad Targeted Compression For Sciatica Relief - Unisex https://a.co/d/fnPyrsN
Here are some methods that people have tried for managing sciatica, along with their effectiveness:
Effective Methods
- Physical Therapy: Helps maintain flexibility and mobility, and takes pressure… read more
Has Anyone Had Successful Treatment For Lower Back Pain At L5/S1?
I'm getting spinal ablations on the 4th.
So I find out
Anyone Out There Seeing A Chiropractor For Light Manipulation Or Acupuncture? I Have Been For About A Month And It Seems To Be Helping
I have seen a chiropractor for years before and after my diagnosis and find it immensely helpful. Adjustments reduce both pain and stiffness for me. It’s important that the Dr knows of your… read more
Has Anyone Else Tried A Acupuncture For Pain Relief?
Do You Know Any Place, Dr. Or Wath Ever To Aliviatte My Pain
To alleviate pain from spondylitis, consider the following tips for effective communication with your healthcare provider:
- Be Honest About Your Pain: Use a scale of 1 to 10 to describe your pain… read more
What Complimentary Therapies Have You Tried? Have You Heard Of EFT/Tapping Technique?
My daughter has been exploring tapping and shared it with me. It’s helping her to relax and sleep as she’s been dealing with anxiety and insomnia as she’s been processing trauma with her therapist.
I did one quick session and must admit that I’m more relaxed. Here’s a video I found that briefly explains the technique -
https://youtu.be/XRfLTQjJhp0?feature=shared
If you want to explore more then look up Brad Yates on Youtube. He has videos for everything even for pain -
https://youtu.be/xwq… read more
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