- female
- 45 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm really struggling with back pain and I'm on the hunt for a mattress that can help. I'm not sure whether to go with a foam, spring, or coir mattress. Do you have any recommendations on which brand or type might be best for this kind of issue? Would really appreciate some advice!
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View allI've been struggling with forward bending for over 3 years due to my slightly forward L4 vertebra causing movement issues. A doctor recently recommended bone fusion surgery, but I'd really prefer exploring non-surgical options first. What alternative treatments could help improve my condition without going under the knife?
Before resorting to spinal fusion, several non-surgical approaches can address forward bending due to spinal instability, including physical therapy, bracing, injections, and potentially other advanced non-fusion stabilization methods. These options can help manage pain, improve mobility, and potentially stabilize the spine without surgery.
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My mom has a high grade ACL tear and the doctor recommended surgery but we're worried about the risks so we're trying ayurvedic treatment instead. There's a well-known ayurvedic doctor who gives her a lape to apply on and below the knee along with some oil. Can an ACL tear actually heal with ayurveda or is surgery the only real option?
Conservative tt for ACL tear for 1st and 2nd degree. Surgery is advised for 3rd degree rear.Ortho opinion is advised .
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I damaged my knee cartilage and heard it doesn't heal well on its own are there any surgeries or treatments that can actually help regenerate it or am I stuck with this forever
While knee cartilage doesn't naturally regenerate, several surgical and nonsurgical treatments can help repair, regenerate, or replace damaged cartilage. You're not necessarily "stuck" with the damage if you seek appropriate medical care.
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