WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE FOR MY BACK PAIN? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE FOR MY BACK PAIN? Question: Dear Dr. Heller,I am a professional and a graduate from Marquette University. Due to an injury several years ago I have undergone numerous methods of treatment, but to no avail. Several months ago I had major back surgery, the fusion. In the past several years I have been off and on narcotics, 4x a day.This February, one year from my surgery, my pain management doctor has discussed with me getting off the narcotics. I do believe I have build up a tolerance level because the 4 narcotics I take does not seem to help a great deal. In addition, I have a cage in place and one bone is not healing properly and I am wearing a bone simulator, hoping to help heal the bone graph. I do have great concerns getting off the pain medication because I believe it allows me to function on a day to day basis.I have 4 children, 3 under the age of 7. I also work part time and my husband is overseas, so I don’t have much help available. What is your opinion regarding the medication?From,Uncertain! Dr. Heller’s Answer: I see many patients with similar complaints. They virtually all have posture problems so the back and neck never heal right and cause chronic pain. By putting on a posture support in the office most of the pain can be stopped right away. Its like having the alignment off on your car and treating the vibration pain in your arms with narcotics – the alignment needs to be fixed.I frequently prescribe a posture support to be worn a minimum of 4 one hour periods daily. I usually refer to a good physical therapist for posture straightening and whatever assistance is necessary. Sometimes one leg is shorter than the other and a lift can make a huge difference.While chiropractors can help, Ive had better results with osteopathic manipulation technique and craniosacral therapy. These techniques are done by osteopaths (D.O.s) who specialize in manipulation of the entire musculoskeletal system including ribs, the pelvis, etc. I get this performed regularly on me. Most osteopaths do not specialize in this form of manipulation and practice regular medicine, so you may need to do some shopping. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals AD(H)D and Relationships BPD, Bipolar or ADHD? Suicide What if BuSpar makes me anxious or ill? A Suicide Attempt Per Minute in the US Grandparents raising Grandchildren Information About Children What Signs are there that Someone May ‘SNAP’? TV & Cartoon Characters with Depression & Other Disorders Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! You can watch and listen to Dr. Heller in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Provides full explanations and treatment descriptions of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – 90 minutes, other Biological Unhappiness disorders – 90 minutes. Click here to find out more about Dr. Heller’s educational videos. “Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World. Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email: Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)