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Anonymous Lower Back Pain
Age 55+
Female
130 lbs
5' 2"
Saratoga, CA
18
May2019
Injury Status Cured
Have you felt depressed or hopeless in the last 7 days? Never
Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
How much did pain interfere with your day-to-day activities in the past week? Quite a bit
Have you been off work or unemployed due to low-back pain? Not at all
Chronicity 18+ Months
How much did pain interfere with your enjoyment of life in the past week? Not at all
What best describes your pain level on average in the past week? No pain
Back pain interfere with sleep Never
Back pain interfere with your personal care (washing, dressing etc) Not at all
Back pain interference with travel Not at all
Additional Diagnosis/Symptoms Sciatica (pinched nerve, radiculopathy)
Treatment Ratings
Cured
Gokhale Method
Improved
NSAIDs - Anti Inflammatory drugs, Stretching, Walking/Hiking
Not Improved
Ice, Rest, Heat, Strengthening Exercises
Back pain did interfere with sleep and daily activity before taking the Gokhale classes and learning to sleep and move differently. I plan to continue the classes to further incorporate the Gokhale methods into my daily routines.

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Vanessa Lower Back Pain
Age 35-54
Female
140 lbs
5' 4"
Hesperus, Colorado
17
May2019
Injury Status Recovering
Walking distance with leg pain As far as I want
Repeat injury? No
Physical activity per week 8+ hours
How much did pain interfere with your day-to-day activities in the past week? Somewhat
Have you been off work or unemployed due to low-back pain? Not at all
Have you felt depressed or hopeless in the last 7 days? Always
How much did pain interfere with your enjoyment of life in the past week? Somewhat
What best describes your pain level on average in the past week? Discomforting
Back pain causing leg pain Yes, but most of the pain is in my back
Chronicity 18+ Months
Sitting without having to change position 1-2 Hours
Standing without experiencing back pain 30 minutes
Pain when rising from a seated position No change
Back-Pain while bending forward Mild
Leg-Pain while bending forward Mild
Pain while bending backward Mild pain
Walk with no pain 1 mile
Sitting without back pain 10 minutes
Standing without back pain 10 minutes
Back pain interfere with sleep Sometimes
Back pain interfere with your personal care (washing, dressing etc) Sometimes
Back pain interference with travel Sometimes
Additional Diagnosis/Symptoms Osteoarthritis (arthritis), Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis
Additional conditions Knee-pain, Depression
Treatment Ratings
Almost Cured
Walking/Hiking, TENS/Electrical Stimulation, Supplements, Rest, Chiropractor, Weight loss,
Strengthening Exercises: From: 3/2017 Until: 5/2019, Weekly hours: 2 - 3 hours, Strengthening exercises: Core exercises, Squat, Plank, Side Plank, Knee Extention, Hip Lift, Pelvic Tilt,
Stretching: From: 3/2017 Until: 5/2019, Weekly hours: More than 3 hours, Stretching exercises: Lacrosse ball release, Hamstring Stretch, Pigeon Pose, Child Pose, Knee-to-Chest Stretch, Cat & Cow, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch, Seated Figure Four Stretch (Piriformis)
Improved
Heat, Physical Therapy,
NSAIDs - Anti Inflammatory drugs: NSAIDs medications taken: Diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex), Naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn)
Not Improved
Traction, Acetaminophen,
Cortisone Injection: Number of injections: 1, First injection date: 10/2018
I haven’t done much of the exercises and walking. I had knee surgery March 4,2019. I’m on restrictions. I was on crutches for the first 2 weeks after surgery and now I’m able to walk with full weight. My knee is in a brace that keeps my leg straight without bending. My back has been doing well with this. I haven’t had much pain.

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Anonymous Lower Back Pain
Age 55+
Female
120 lbs
5' 4"
Richmond, CA
13
May2019
Injury Status Recovering
Walking distance with leg pain 1 block
Repeat injury? No
Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
Number of Surgeries None
How much did pain interfere with your day-to-day activities in the past week? Somewhat
Have you been off work or unemployed due to low-back pain? Not at all
Have you felt depressed or hopeless in the last 7 days? Never
How much did pain interfere with your enjoyment of life in the past week? Somewhat
What best describes your pain level on average in the past week? Discomforting
Back pain causing leg pain Yes, my back and my leg hurt just as much
Chronicity 18+ Months
Sitting without having to change position 1-2 Hours
Standing without experiencing back pain 30 minutes
Pain when rising from a seated position No change
Back-Pain while bending forward Mild
Leg-Pain while bending forward No pain
Pain while bending backward Distressing
Walk with no pain 1/2 mile
Sitting without back pain 1 Hour
Standing without back pain 30 minutes
Back pain interfere with sleep Sometimes
Back pain interfere with your personal care (washing, dressing etc) Sometimes
Back pain interference with travel Sometimes
Additional Diagnosis/Symptoms Sciatica (pinched nerve, radiculopathy), Osteoporosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis (arthritis), Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease
Additional conditions Neck-pain, Hip-pain, Knee-pain, Arthrithis
Treatment Ratings
Improved
Physical Therapy, Gokhale Method, Rest,
Postural Modifications: Weekly hours: 1/2 - 1 hour, Postural Modifications methods: Standing/walking posture exercises, Sleeping/lying exercises, Gokhale Method,
Strengthening Exercises: Weekly hours: 1/2 - 1 hour, Strengthening exercises: Plank, Pelvic Tilt, Knee Extention, Core exercises,
Stretching: Weekly hours: 1/2 - 1 hour, Stretching exercises: Pigeon Pose, Child Pose, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch, Hamstring Stretch, Knee-to-Chest Stretch, Cat & Cow, Seated Figure Four Stretch (Piriformis)
Not Improved
Supportive Shoes, Chiropractor, Swimming, Walking/Hiking
Stretching feels so good. It makes light strengthening possible.

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Age 55+
Male
200 lbs
5' 9"
Huntington Park California
11
May2019
Injury Status In Pain
Sitting without having to change position 10 minutes
Physical activity per week 0-4 hours
How much did pain interfere with your day-to-day activities in the past week? Quite a bit
Have you been off work or unemployed due to low-back pain? Yes, for over a year
Have you felt depressed or hopeless in the last 7 days? Often
How much did pain interfere with your enjoyment of life in the past week? Somewhat
What best describes your pain level on average in the past week? Discomforting
Back pain causing leg pain Yes, my back and my leg hurt just as much
Walking distance with leg pain 5 blocks
Chronicity 18+ Months
Standing without experiencing back pain 30 minutes
Pain when rising from a seated position A little better
Back-Pain while bending forward Discomforting
Leg-Pain while bending forward Distressing
Pain while bending backward Distressing
Walk with no pain 1 mile
Sitting without back pain 10 minutes
Standing without back pain 30 minutes
Back pain interfere with sleep

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