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Agree with Aquaticape, that nerve pain can mimic a lot of other conditions. So, not sure if I actually had plantar (though it's what a podiatrist diagnosed). I had several rounds of shots, which didn't help.
I had an acupressure mat in my closet, which I had originally bought to see if it would be a good addition to my back pain management toolbox, which it was not. I decided to try standing on that barefoot. At times, standing still and shifting weight front to back. Or constantly stepping into a new position. It seemed to work. Haven't had an episode since. Do the mat about once a week:
ProSource Fit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set (not an affiliate link!)
I recently (1 month ago) got a formal diagnosis of stage 1 spondylolisthesis at a 20 degree slip on L5-S1. I'm early on here too so I don't have a monumental success story to share by any means.
My orthopedic doc referred me to PT. Both said the same thing - relentlessly work your core and stay active. After a bit of a hiatus from working out after my diagnosis I've just recently started to get back in the gym and I cannot stress how much better I feel lifting weights and working my core again (With hyper focus on keeping my spine neutral while doing so).
I've probably read just about everything there is about spondy on the internet at this point. I'm not affiliated with the following at all but figured I would share the resources in case they help you too!
- Dr Remy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUSo0yA6uBA-w5_1vDZ8yg
- TONS of great videos on how to exercise and be mobile with spondy
- Dr Mcgill's Back Mechanic: https://www.amazon.com/Back-Mechanic-Stuart-McGill-2015-09-30/dp/B01FKSGJYC
- Great read helping to navigate your own back pain, identify painful motions, and eliminate them from your day to day.
For what it's worth, I'm scared about Spondy too. I'm 29M and have been nervous about being able to be mobile and active the rest of my life. I can't say I'm pain free, but I certainly feel like I'm on an uptrend. I have some good days and some bad but i like to think the relentless focus on building strength will yield more of the former. My doc, PT, and chiropractor all assure me to keep active and keep the core strong. Best of luck!
Thank you for the reply!
You're right, there are a ton of those things that all kind of look alike. This is the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Papillon-Massager-Kneading-Electric-Shoulders/dp/B07Q5WHSBD
Wish I had someone like you back then! That's great. I know you said you are learning about Spondy, but do you happen to know what grade (degree of slippage) your boyfriend has? Usually, if one has been diagnosed, they know what grade they are. I was just curious as to where he was on the spectrum.
Since celebrating the 7th anniversary of my 50th birthday Friday night, and finding out the hard way I'm not your age anymore, I logged a lot of couch time yesterday. Too much couch time tweaks my back, just like lifting something incorrectly. This morning, I opted for about 15-20 minutes of my back massager and I was good to go for a 9-mile hike.
Seems like people either love or hate massagers, but I keep endorsing it, because it is the pain management tool I use the most. This is not an affiliate link and I get nothing for promoting it. I just share what works for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q5WHSBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Most people with a lumbar issue do not like direct contact with that area. I'm one of them. There is a lot of nerve traffic in there, and it is extremely sensitive. But those nodes are set up in such a way that it is manageable. Worth a try!
There is a program on amazon prime called HEAL
One guy claims to have recovered form a serious accident.
This thing:
The number one tool in my pain management toolbox. I wore mine out after years of use, and need another one. But if you notice in the main pic, the massage nodes are spaced out to where they fall just outside your spinal column. I can't stand stuff directly on the lumbar spine. This seems to work. It also has heat (can be turned off) and the nodes alternate directions automatically (or there is a button to switch directions at your command)....for $40. (I am NOT an affiliate marketer....you can look at my other posts. I've been on here for years. This is one of the few products that I suggest)
Not sure if thy will let me post this but something like this - HNYG Reusable Flat Slide Sheet for Patient Transfer, Turning, and Repositioning in Beds, Hospitals and Home Care, Sliding Draw Sheets to Assist Moving Elderly and Disabled https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P3BR33X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Bme.FbRN7DVV2. Honestly just adjusting in bed made it worth it’s price. I’m don’t think I could have gotten out of bed without assistance the first week if I didn’t have it. I’m nearly two months now and still use it but probably don’t need it.
For me the only thing that works is having my legs raised. I actually use two of these Elevating Leg Support and sleep without pain. For side sleeping the softer the mattress the better but i generally prefer to sleep on my back. Try to keep you back elevated slightly if you have any sort of acid reflex. Sweet dreams.
lamp - My link was broke in 'My Orders' (I bought this last summer), but I did another search and I am 99.9% sure this is it: https://www.amazon.com/Papillon-Massager-Electric-Shoulder-Shoulders/dp/B082H96C9W/ref=sr_1_28?crid=GBNUY2NH0GI&dchild=1&keywords=papillon+back+massager+with+heat&qid=1598106992&sprefix=PAPILLON%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-28