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Date sent: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:18:32 -0400 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: ariela <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: "Elevator Back" To: [log in to unmask] > murray, > > whatever you do, do NOT be talked into starting physical therapy > and/or exercise for at least a full week, or before the pain has MUCH > subsided!! > take it from another one who's been-there-done-that. if the disc is > not > extruded (broken thru its ligament -- in which case you may have to > take the surgical route anyway), then just sit easy and wait it out. > i know it's hard to believe, but time and prudence really do the > initial, > main healing. > > then knock yourself out -- swimming's terrific and physiotherapy is > always a plus. work on your stomach muscles, they compensate best for > a bad back. and STAY AWAY FROM CHIROPRACTORS!! > > ariela This is excellent advice. From someone (me) who does this for a living. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn