{Mike's Back....}

Okay, here's where we stand right now with Mike's back problem. He has 2 herniated discs. One is 7mm and the other is significantly less. He's been on limited duty for over a month now. He was "getting better" aka, the pain wasn't so bad for awhile there. He still goes for physical therapy twice a week, but it's getting worse now. Now the pain goes all the way past his knee and sometimes into his foot. He went to his GP yesterday because his limited duty doctor's note was that he go back on full-duty tomorrow....which wouldn't be good for anyone. His GP told him that he may be compensating for his pain with other muscles which can then cause OTHER problems. He's going to see another specialist and get a 2nd opinion. When he saw the first one, he was feeling better.....so he had suggested to just keep on with the physical therapy. Herniated discs CAN correct themselves. However, with the history of crappy backs that runs in his family, all the lifting that Mike was required to do as a child, the lifting of things in the Marine Corps, the constant sitting in the patrol car with the weight of the belt, being t-boned in his patrol car @ an intersection in April, physical altercations with suspects, etc. have all contributed to a pretty significant herniation. We'll see what the specialist says, but all we know is that Mike is in constant pain and he needs relief from the pain with something other than drugs. We'll keep you all updated as we learn new info! Thank you for your continued prayers for him!!