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Advice needed! Two slipped disc, one operated on. NHS discharged, still in pain daily. Working on my feet, stretching, walking etc. Is there anymore I can be doing? I was told by my physio at the time it was very rare for someone to have two slipped discs at the same time???

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Sorry, I know that sucks. I've got chronic back pain, but I can keep it livable with Stuart McGill's Big-3. Google it.

Other folks have already recommended the Big-3 on this thread.

> I was told by my physio at the time it was very rare for someone to have two slipped discs at the same time???

Its not that rare, infact having one disc herniated can put you at risk for another herniated due to the uneven loading you may be doing to protect yourself from pain from the first injury.

I found gabapentin very very helpful. Reduced neuropathic pain tremendously.

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