I agree with Niko - however, I would add Essiac. I have no discs left (all ruptured) and Essiac has helped me tremendously. (My orthopedist wondered how I am walking). It is an old Osage Indian pain remedy which has the side affect of possibly curing cancer. Available in tea or capsule form. I prefer the capsules....
Hi VCarey.
There seems to be 3 possible main issues associated with your injury.
1. Scar tissue formation probably affecting surrounding structures in many ways like: nerve impingement, pain, misalignment, restricted oxygen supply, limited range of motion, etc.
2. Onset of Arthritis.
3. Unresolved Emotional Trauma.
The most difficult to deal with is the scar tissue.
Check with a registered massage therapist to see if careful deep tissue massage preceded by a hot ultrasonic treatment would be appropriate for you, to soften the scar tissue, promote lymphatic drainage, reduce the pressure and hopefully release some of the pain sensation. There are not too many options for this one.
Arthritis. Follow a strict anti-arthritic diet, take natural anti-inflammatory
supplements like Boswellia extract, Bromelain, Chondroitin, MSM, Glucosamine. Must take for a few months to experience the full benefits.
Just do a search online.
Have a complete nutritional panel done for deficiencies and also a minerals
TISSUE analysis-not blood test!
Emotional trauma must be treated like PTSD. You will need a competent therapist-usually energy psychotherapy and hypnotherapy produce visible
results faster than other therapies.
Hope this helps.
Wishing you well!
Niko