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Hi There,,im A 50 Year Old Man, Who Suffers From Chronic Low Back Pain.?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 5, 2010
I have had 2 back surgerys, discsectomy and spinal fushion, I still have severe low back pain, and the pain goes down my leg often. i have suffered with this for over 8 long years now. I see my doctor, and he gives me vicodin ES, and soma. but these medications no longer work for me. I have never abused my medications, however, I am reluctant to tell my doctor, because doctors often think you just want stronger medication. ive been to pain clinics, and have had epiderals, and have been to physical therapy, all have had no effect on my pain whatsoever. in fact, they made it worse for me. I am totally at my wits end, on what to do next. My doctor tells me I will be in pain for the rest of my life. So is there anybody out there that could advise me on what my next course sould be? I dont mind being on medication, and I dont want any further surgery on my back. (not yet, becides, theres no guarentee of that doing anything) I cant seem to find any relief, and I need help.thanks
How Do I Change Careers From Business To Physical Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 3, 2010
Should I attend a 2-year or 4-year school?
I Need To Get Copies Of 1099′s From 00,01 & 02.i Owned Pt Clinics So Too Many Ins Co’s To Request From
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 20, 2010
I owned 3 physical therapy clinics and need to get copies of all of the 1099s issued during those years. Is there a way to do it online?
How Long Does It Take To Fully Get Hormones From Nuvaring Out Of The System?
About 6 weeks after I started NuvaRing (May 08), I started having severe back pain. But in that 6 weeks, I had also a minor accident with my horse, leading my Dr’s to assume the pain from was that. After a whole year of steroids off and on, muscle relaxants, MRI’s and even physical therapy (ALL of which did absolutely nothing), I decided to chart the “flare ups” of pain.
I realized that every time I had a flare up, I was on week 3, about to start a period. Every time, without fail. When I googled “nuvaring and back pain,” I found tons of other women experiencing similar pain. All said when they went off NR, it went away eventually.
My bottom line question is, how long does it take for these hormones to get all the way out of the system? One month? Three? This is the end of my 2nd full week off the NR and the back pain has returned full force, but exactly the same days as before- for example, if I were to start a period next week, the serious pain would start Thursday/ Friday the week before.
When my Dr.(not my regular Dr, but another member of the same practice) put me on it, he told me it was the gentlest BC on the market- now I know this to be completely the opposite.
Thank you very much for any helpful answers- or even just similar stories! 
Pediatric Physical Therapy – I’m Interested In Making The Change From Orthopedic Pt To Pediatrics?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 11, 2010
I have worked as PT in outpatient orthopedics for 10 years. Currently, I’m at home caring for my 3 small children, under the age of 4.
Eventually, I’ll need to return to work to help my husband support the family financially. Rather than return to orthopedics, which I like but am not truly passionate about, I’m considering making the change to pediatrics.
I feel that as both a PT and a mom, I’d have so much to offer to children and their families in the area of pediatrics. However, I know that its going to be a challenge to make the switch because I don’t yet have any experience in that area. But I’m willing to do what is needed to be able to cross over into peds.
My first idea is to study up on pediatric PT at home, whenever I have the chance. My next step would be to approach pediatric clinics and offer my services for free in exchange for learning more about pediatrics. I can’t offer a lot of time – maybe 2 mornings a week.
Any more suggestions?
Interested In Going From Massage Therapy To Physical Therapy?
I’m a licensed massage therapist in SC and am interested in becoming a physical therapist. I need info on: can I use massage education towards this and how much more would I need. Any legitimate info would be greatly appreciated. Have done some research myself but wondered if anyone has done it and could pass on advice. Thank you.