I have a ruptured disc. I suffer from locked back muscles which prevent me from standing or walking. I have to have someone pull one leg straight out and with force. This snaps my back back into place so I can stand and walk. I am in constant pain. I take some medication for pain. No opiates. I am also taking THC from cannabis extract. I want to know what exercise or treatment I can use to prevent the locking of my back. I have had two weeks physical therapy and five aqua therapy sessions. I now want to do things in my home to reduce the pain and eliminate the locking of my back.
Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your question and understood your concern. I think you should do a back MRI and see the neurologist or neurosurgery specialist as you may need surgery for the ruptured disc. If the specialist decides that you do not need surgery for the moment then you can proceed with physiotherapy for abdominal and back muscle strengthening wish you quick recovery.