Guest guest Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Looking for some information. I have been having some back pain and gone through the MRI experience to find out I have some pretty serious stenosis and 3 bulging discs. I have been seeing a chiropractor who has helped to a point, but I seem to have plateaued in my recovery. After talking to an ortho surgeon and a neurosurgeon they have recommended a laminectomy to help aleviate the pain I am experiencing in my right leg along with the loss of strength in that same leg. I am just curious if anyone has had any success with acupuncture to help with stenosis. I am quite skeptical but faced with almost every one of my AP friends suggesting it when I have mentioned my lower back pain, I am curious. I am also curious as to how much time I would expect in recovery if I decide to have the laminectomy. I have heard estimates between 2 to 6 weeks before being able to return to work. What have others experienced? I don't do any lifting at work, as I am a high school math teacher and swim coach. Please let me know. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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