Degeneration of the spine
by Lorri
(Harris)
I have degeneration of the spine. My first surgery was when I was 28 years old, to try to 'fix' my L5 vert. as it was slowly crumbling away.
Then when I was 36, the pain came back in the worst way. The vert. had completely crumbled away. My spine was sitting about 75% forward OFF my tailbone. Nerves crushed or damaged - I can't believe I can still walk!
Surgeons did a fusion and were able to pull my spine back to about 50% centered but nothing could be done about the nerve damage. I can't sit or stand for over 30 minutes without being in a LOT of pain. Long car rides will cause my legs to cramp. No more hiking, horse back riding - I used to be Very outdoorsy. Now it's all I can do to make it through the workday.
However - a friend brought me his 'Backfriend' and let me give it a try. What a great invention! I can sit longer at my desk and my 45 minute commute is nothing now! this is such a help. I still go to a pain clinic for treatments (have you ever tried nerve burn therapy? it works! can last from 4 months to a year as the nerves to 'grow' back) but the back friend is great for posture.
I've only used it for a week now - and am going to have my daughter try it this weekend - she has scoliosis. I bet it helps her too!