I Wish I Knew This Sooner About Chronic Low Back Pain

I Wish I Knew This Sooner About Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic Low Back Pain: When to Seek Help, What to Try First, and Lessons From Back Surgery

This episode discusses chronic low back pain with the host and his brother Noel, a nurse practitioner with 30+ years of experience who previously had back surgery for spinal stenosis. They describe how back pain can start subtly, come and go, and worsen with poor posture and body mechanics, often improving temporarily with over-the-counter medications or support like a cart. Noel shares that he waited too long, ultimately needing surgery after exhausting options like physical therapy, and emphasizes practical changes such as supportive shoes, mattresses, pillows, chairs, and better posture, along with core strengthening and weight loss. They stress choosing an experienced surgical center, understanding recovery expectations and risks (including infection), having adequate home support after surgery, and being cautious with NSAID overuse while considering alternatives like topicals, acupuncture, and acupressure.

00:00 Back Pain Warning Signs

01:02 Early Symptoms Explained

02:01 When to See a Doctor

02:41 Exhausting Non Surgical Options

03:35 Shoes Posture and Core

05:23 Surgery Recovery and BLT Rules

06:46 Choosing the Right Spine Center

08:28 Post Op Discomfort and Weight Loss

09:19 Injections Relapse and Long Term Habits

14:00 Hospital Discharge and Home Support

18:01 MRI Findings and Alternative Therapies

20:06 Medication Caution and Final Takeaways

22:06 Wrap Up and Subscribe

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