I’m following along this thread in a desperate attempt to find a solution. I’ve been struggling with chronic lower back pain for almost 2 years now. Unfortunately, 2 years of many different physical therapists and doctors (nerve blocks + cortisone shots) later there’s little to no improvement for me (except being able to just deal with the pain/ignore it a bit better).
I wish I could attempt these mind-body treatments but I do have a physical cause. Almost complete sacralization of L5-S1 and bulging disc pressing on nerves. The worst part is I thought a physiological cause would make back pain easier to treat, alas it does not. Surgeons discourage spinal fusion surgery - a well regarded spinal surgeon told me odds of surgery improving my pain were worse than a coin flip.
I’ve also read a bunch of commonly recommended books like back mechanic and 8 steps to a pain free back and they both did nothing for me. I continue to do core exercises and everything else 2 years of therapists suggested to no avail.
I wish I could attempt these mind-body treatments but I do have a physical cause. Almost complete sacralization of L5-S1 and bulging disc pressing on nerves. The worst part is I thought a physiological cause would make back pain easier to treat, alas it does not. Surgeons discourage spinal fusion surgery - a well regarded spinal surgeon told me odds of surgery improving my pain were worse than a coin flip.
I’ve also read a bunch of commonly recommended books like back mechanic and 8 steps to a pain free back and they both did nothing for me. I continue to do core exercises and everything else 2 years of therapists suggested to no avail.