Is Parsons Damaged Goods?

[MaroonBells]

[Kentis]

Shoot him up, what could go wrong…? 

An L4/L5 facet joint sprain is an acute injury to the small joints in the lower back that connect the L4 and L5 vertebrae, causing localized low back pain, stiffness, and pain that can radiate into the buttocks and thighs. Symptoms include pain that worsens with extension or twisting, relief with forward bending, and limited range of motion. Treatment typically involves rest, ice/heat therapy, pain management, and physical therapy, with recovery taking several weeks.

[AGRforever]

Lol wouldn’t that be convenient.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

If the diagnosis is correct, which isn't always clear, an epidural won't treat lumbar facet joints, because they are outside the epidural space. An epidural would be used for a disk problem but results are variable from patient to patient.

If it is facet joint sprain the treatment would be injection of both L4, L5 level, facet joints with corticosteroids and numbing medication. Results are variable and often dependent upon the precision in which the injection is placed. It can give almost total relief or no relief; and that relief is generally short term.

Back problems are difficult in a football player, but facet joint sprain is usually an easier problem to resolve than a disk problem.

[StickierBuns]

Its always so silly how stuff works in the media: one day, this is an epic trade. The next day a few 'teammates say he's selfish' and now he has a 'serious back issue'. They just build you up to tear you down, a tale as old as time. The dreaded 'sources' comments the media loves which is usually made up horseshit. Then there's follow up and you see it was clearly B.S.:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowbo...n-my-eyes/

His back? Yep, its a thing. But how much of a thing? Dallas was willing to pay the guy big time as well. This isn't an Asante Samuel Jr. type thing. Listen, I want this thing to blow up in Green Bay's face as much as the next Viking fan, but a few loose stories after the trade won't cut it....at least not yet.

[MaroonBells]

If the diagnosis is correct, which isn't always clear, an epidural won't treat lumbar facet joints, because they are outside the epidural space. An epidural would be used for a disk problem but results are variable from patient to patient.

If it is facet joint sprain the treatment would be injection of both L4, L5 level, facet joints with corticosteroids and numbing medication. Results are variable and often dependent upon the precision in which the injection is placed. It can give almost total relief or no relief; and that relief is generally short term.

Back problems are difficult in a football player, but facet joint sprain is usually an easier problem to resolve than a disk problem.

Yes, I've read that it's a pretty easy thing to treat and manage. Still, over time, this could be an enduring problem for Parsons and the Packers. And what a shame that would be. 

I've had chronic lower back pain for 20 years. I once even tweaked my back brushing my teeth. No joke. When it happens, my walking stride is limited to 6-inch steps until it goes away 2 or 3 days later. I envy Parson's paycheck, but not his back issues.

[comet52]

I've had chronic lower back pain for 20 years. I once even tweaked my back brushing my teeth. No joke. When it happens, my walking stride is limited to 6-inch steps until it goes away 2 or 3 days later. I envy Parson's paycheck, but not his back issues.

Do you have an injury that causes it?  I had it for years and discovered that I needed arch supports in my shoes.  Once I got those it  went away.

[Zanary]

I know that I'll be watching the footage of his play/movements more closely this season, which was already true due to him joining Wisconsin Waste Management.

After the ridiculous payday he just got, he must know that every lineman, RB/FB, etc that he's facing this season is gonna try and put brutal blocks on him.

Stay tuned....

[MaroonBells]

Do you have an injury that causes it?  I had it for years and discovered that I needed arch supports in my shoes.  Once I got those it  went away.

Interesting. I'll look into arch supports. I injured my back playing football my freshman year of high school, but I don't think that's related. This specific pain didn't really start until I was in my 30s. The docs I've seen always just say it's age, "wear and tear" and there's really nothing they can do. After I hung up the beer league softball cleats and stopped playing sand volleyball about 5 years ago, the problem has become much less frequent.

[greediron]

Interesting. I'll look into arch supports. I injured my back playing football my freshman year of high school, but I don't think that's related. This specific pain didn't really start until I was in my 30s. The docs I've seen always just say it's age, "wear and tear" and there's really nothing they can do. After I hung up the beer league softball cleats and stopped playing sand volleyball about 5 years ago, the problem has become much less frequent.

Softball was the worst for me, but more my legs.  The standing around and then sprinting was hard on the hammys.

Desk work is the worst for my posture and back, but yeah, chiropractor sez things just get worn out.  My low back has been killing me as of late, but I think I have diagnosed my mattress as worn out.  It is worn out where I sleep.  If I move to the middle, my back is much better.  So time for a new mattress.