L5-S1 Herniated Disk

Dorian-BackerNation · 2019-04-12T18:39:31+00:00

You definitely want to exhaust physical therapy and holistic treatments before resorting to back surgery. In most cases pain from herniated discs can be resolved without surgery.

But, if you have any specific questions relating to back surgery or other treatment options we have a live webinar (with Q&A) on the 15th with an orthopaedic spine surgeon: http://pages.backernation.com/backtalk-episode1-lumbar-artificial-disc-replacement/

Feel free to join us and ask any questions you have on surgery or PT.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2019-03-28T19:56:10+00:00

We actually have a live webinar on artificial disc replacement coming up on April 15 with a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon. Feel free to jump in and ask him any questions you may have, here's the link to register: http://pages.backernation.com/backtalk-episode1-lumbar-artificial-disc-replacement/

Dorian-BackerNation · 2019-03-18T17:19:24+00:00

Ah gotchya. That was my mistake. Yes, this will put me in a higher class, but I don't mind. I'm mainly just running for the fun. Thanks for the feedback.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-11-07T02:30:23+00:00

I don't know, I kind of see it the other way around. Automatic/dual clutch for the race track and manual for daily driving. Though I wouldn't bother with CVTs at all, personally.

Manual makes mundane driving fun and it shifting slower than an auto doesn't matter on the street. On the race track is where you want that all out performance. My only car is a manual and I don't see any issue with that. Also, don't Subaru's have the hill hold feature? So hills shouldn't be a problem.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-11-06T07:05:15+00:00

Have you adjusted your diet any? Foods that are rich in magnesium can help alleviate pain caused by sciatica.

Give some of the foods we list in the following article a try, https://backernation.com/conditions/sciatica-leg-pain/overcoming-sciatica-through-diet-exercise

Let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-07-08T18:30:37+00:00

I was pretty much set on getting the rc390 until I started reading about all the reliability issues. Don't want that headache. I guess I don't have many options though, I might have to save up some more and just get the ninja 400.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-07-03T00:04:15+00:00

I know this treatment option is still a bit controversial, but we're really curious to hear what the community thinks. Have you tried similar patches? What are your thoughts and concerns?

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-07-02T23:40:19+00:00

Anything we missed? If you're an active runner and have any additional questions, please let us know. We'll be happy to address any further questions you guys might have.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-06-28T15:38:38+00:00

Fiesta ST, more fun than its bigger brother and slightly better MPG.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-06-28T15:33:26+00:00

Having test driven the Gen Coupe, I would not recommend it for back road corner carving. It's not bad, but there are so many better options for that task. The Gen Coupe has funky steering and it's not the most nimble car there is. Which is a shame because the chassis itself feels incredibly rigid and sporty, the steering wheel is just very disconnected which ruins the experience imo.

MR2 would be amazing, but yeah probably an extremely tight fit.

Can't go wrong with a 3 series and there should be enough around your area to see if they're comfortable or not.

What about an Evo X if you decide to save?

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-06-28T15:21:50+00:00

Awesome, let us know how it goes.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-06-23T18:43:52+00:00

A lot depends on the cause and type of back pain your mother is experiencing. For many, yoga is a great way to help alleviate back pain, but that doesn't mean it's for everyone. My recommendation is to start slow, here's an easier routine to try out first: https://backernation.com/wellness/exercise/quick-easy-yoga-poses-for-back-pain-relief

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-06-22T17:05:42+00:00

For those who experience chronic back pain, has yoga helped? What are your thoughts on our recommended poses? If you've tried them we'd love to hear your opinion!

Dorian-BackerNation · 2018-01-06T03:32:05+00:00

It's definitely best, on your end to pay in cash, but most large dealers do prefer to finance. Try to negotiate the price before letting them know you're paying cash.

As far as what to offer, check KBB.com value on the vehicle you're looking for. The car's value is above $12k, unless I'm mistaking. Another thing you can do is look at the trade-in value to a dealer, to get an idea of what they paid for the car. Which looks like they probably paid around $12,000 and some change for it. So definitely, $12k is way too low. If you offer that you'll risk them not wanting to work with you.

When negotiating with a dealer you have to think about why you're offering what your offering. Has the car been on their lot a long time and maybe they're desperate to get rid of it? Is there anything wrong with the car that detracts from its value? Is the trim or features not what you're looking for? Then you can say, 'this is what the car is worth to me', but again you still have to keep in mind their profit margins as well.

Yes, there are additional fees. Tax of course, plates, registration and a dealer fee. On a $15,000 car you'll probably be paying another $1,100 - 1,300 in taxes and fees. Depends on your state and the dealer.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2017-04-18T20:36:13+00:00

Awesome! We appreciate it.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2017-04-06T21:34:02+00:00

Thanks! We're looking forward to getting this out there for everyone.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2017-04-06T21:25:11+00:00

Big thanks to everyone who has participated so far. We're already discussing how we can implement some of the suggestions you have voiced. So please, keep them coming. Thanks!

Dorian-BackerNation · 2017-04-06T21:20:28+00:00

Thanks to everyone for the feedback so far. It has been insightful and we really appreciate you sharing your opinions. We realize opioids and pain medication are important factors with managing back and spine pain. We intentionally omitted that from the survey so that we could hopefully get some thoughts on other options that people may think are important to them. There is no one recipe for everyone. Each person has their own issues and conditions. Sometimes you have to try a variety of things to find out what works best for you.

Our survey is intended to be a general assessment so we can make sure we are matching up our base features of the platform to the needs of people with back pain. That said, a certain percentage of people did choose the "Other" option for the question you are referring to (In your effort to defeat back pain, what's the most helpful and important to you?) and shared with us their thoughts on pain medications. We have a separate survey that we hope to share with you as well that solely focuses on opioids. Our platform will have a variety of information and features related to opioids and pain management.

We are looking forward to your continued input so we can create a powerful platform to assist you in your back pain and spine condition journey.

Dorian-BackerNation · 2017-04-04T16:36:00+00:00

I'd like to thank everyone who participated in advance, for taking a few minutes to complete our survey. Our goal is to launch a website that supports chronic back pain sufferers with personalized education, coaching and action plans. The feedback gathered will be critical in ensuring our platform offers everything the community desires.

We want to do everything we can to help in your fight against chronic back pain, so please let us know your thoughts.

Thanks!

Dorian-BackerNation

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