Boy, I wish I had the answer to that one. I have many neck and back issues myself. Nothing really gets rid of the pain, though some things might help a little. I wish I could just go to bed and shut the world out for even a day. Cant even do that anymore because I have my sick mother living with us now, so have to get out of that bed every day no matter what. If anyone has the answer, I would sure love to hear it.
Honestly...... MIND OVER MATTER! That's how i deal SOMEDAYS. Others i can't take it either & lay in bed on my tempurpedic, tune out & watch tv. My neurosurgeon always says, "I don't know how u do it". With GREAT determination NOT to give UP on my life. It's f*ckin hard BUT deep breathing gets me thru. I refuse to walk thru stores etc. limping & bending over. So, i must find inner strength to grin & bear it. I don't want ppl looking @ me saying, "what's wrong w/ her she looks so young". Been there done that. But, once i get to my car i'm groaning & grunting in pain.
Peace,
sherry
ps i have MANY ailments:
Arthritis
Deg. Disc Disease
ALL lumbar disc are shot; except 1 that was fused ((bone on bone too))
ALL neck disc are shot; except 1 that was fused ((as i have bone on bone))
Fibromyalgia
Sleep Apnea
etc.etc. etc.