Bed BACK and Beyond

Christine King
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Sharing positive stories of recovery after a herniated disc or other spinal cord injury.  Join herniated disc champion CK as she has informative and encouraging conversations with other back injury survivors.  From people who elected to have back surgery (microdiscectomy, laminectomy, fusion, etc) to those who used more conservative methods, plus all things in between, join our podcast, and let's talk about how life can move beyond the bed after injury.  If you are dealing with the isolation and despair that often accompanies a serious back or neck injury, then you'll love being a part of these stories of hope and recovery.Subscribe, and enjoy the show!www.bedbackbeyond.com

  1. 4월 19일

    A Rare Thoracic Herniated Disc And The Long Fight For A Diagnosis

    Send us Fan Mail Your ribs hurt, your heart races, your stomach is off, you can’t take a deep breath, and somehow you keep getting told the problem is “just anxiety.” That gap between what you feel and what you’re told can make anyone doubt themselves, especially with thoracic herniated disc symptoms that don’t look like the classic lumbar or cervical patterns.  I sit down with Sophia, a Chilean artist living in Brooklyn, whose life flips overnight after an accident leaves her with multiple herniated discs including severe thoracic disc herniation at T7-T8. She shares what it’s like to spend months searching for a thoracic spine MRI referral, hearing “too rare” from doctor after doctor, and realizing the thoracic spine can create rib pain, shoulder blade pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, gastric issues, brain fog, headaches, and even autonomic dysfunction when the spinal cord is involved. We also talk about the very real emotional toll of being dismissed, sedated, and forced to keep pushing when you’re exhausted.  Sophia explains how she taught herself spine anatomy, hunted down thoracic case reports, and finally found a surgeon who performed a transpedicular thoracic discectomy. She walks us through the procedure, why thoracic spine surgery is more complex, what recovery restrictions look like (no bending, lifting, twisting), and how physical therapy helps you rebuild after being bedridden. After getting her life back, she turns that hard-won knowledge into action by building a support group and the Thoracic Spine Health Foundation, connecting people to information and doctors who actually understand thoracic disc disease.  If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s being gaslit, and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    38분

  2. 4월 13일

    Healed Her Herniated Disc Without Surgery

    Send us Fan Mail A herniated disc doesn’t just hurt, it can rewrite your whole identity overnight. I’m joined by Katie (Katie Sorta Wellness on TikTok), a hypermobile mom of two who went from long-term “normal” chronic back pain to a frightening postpartum flare that left her shaking, bedbound, and unable to care for her baby the way she wanted to. She walks me through the exact timeline, why her symptoms ramped up over the first day, and how months of cycling pain finally led to an MRI and a serious conversation about nerve damage risk.  We also get specific about what helped and what did not. Katie explains why stretching can backfire for hypermobility, how pelvic floor physical therapy and postpartum hormones can complicate stability, and why she believes you should feel a signal of progress with a new physical therapist within just a few sessions. We talk about practical survival tools like pillow-based sleep positions, lumbar support for car rides, and gentle decompression, plus the mindset shift of asking more questions and walking away from providers who are guessing.  Finally, we dig into the real recovery work: corrective exercise, muscle activation, glute engagement, and rebuilding core strength after a C-section with approachable movements like wall planks and the McGill Big Three. If you are dealing with sciatica, an L5-S1 or L5-level disc issue, postpartum back pain, or the fear of reinjury every time you sneeze, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the one lesson you wish you heard sooner. Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    43분

  3. 3월 26일

    Barricade Implant Herniated Disc Recovery Story

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with Cassie about living through an L5-S1 herniated disc that made walking nearly impossible, then choosing a microdiscectomy with the Barricaid implant to get her life back. We get honest about sciatica, surgery-day surprises, nerve symptoms that linger, and the mental game of moving again without fear.  • how an old injury and years of flare-ups lead to a major herniation  • what sciatica feels like when leg pain becomes the main symptom  • trying physical therapy steroid injections and nerve ablation  • why her MRI results pushed a neurosurgery referral  • how the Barricaid implant works and when surgeons decide to use it  • pre-op anxiety anesthesia quirks and an unexpected vancomycin allergy  • waking up in intense pain then learning to stay ahead of meds  • early recovery basics walking each hour ice packs and helpful home gear  • dealing with ongoing foot and calf numbness plus toe weakness  • physical therapy focused on nerve recovery and rebuilding confidence  • returning to CrossFit safely PRs after surgery and fear around soreness  • advice on trusting your care team getting more opinions and not doom-scrolling outcomes  If you are a listener and you have a positive story of recovery from a herniated disc or other back injury, head over to bedbackbeyond.com and click share your story. I would love to include your voice on the show.  Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    43분

  4. 3월 4일

    Microdiscectomy vs Endoscopic Discectomy: Is there a difference

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been told you need back surgery for a herniated disc, you’re probably asking: What’s the difference between an endoscopic discectomy and a microdiscectomy? And should I be scared? In this episode, I sit down with two board-certified neurosurgeons from The Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York. Dr Sanjay Konakondla and Dr Albert Telfeian break down for us: • Endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy • How each procedure is performed • Recovery timelines and expectations • Who is a candidate for each surgery • Why surgery doesn’t have to be terrifying • What “getting back to normal” really looks like If you’re dealing with a lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, or considering back surgery, this conversation will give you clarity and calm. We discuss how modern spine surgery has evolved, what actually happens in the operating room, and why many patients return to walking, working, exercising, and living fully again. Whether you're researching minimally invasive spine surgery or trying to decide between endoscopic spine surgery and microdiscectomy, this episode will help you understand your options. Find The Endoscopic Spine Institute at: https://esiny.com/ Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    58분
  5. No Fusion, No Regrets: One Patient’s Journey to Artificial Disc Surgery in Germany

    1월 29일

    No Fusion, No Regrets: One Patient’s Journey to Artificial Disc Surgery in Germany

    Send us Fan Mail In this hope-filled episode of Bed Back and Beyond, host CK sits down with Tara, a lumbar artificial disc replacement patient whose journey took her far beyond U.S. borders in search of relief and mobility. After being told that spinal fusion was her primary option, Tara chose to dig deeper. Determined to preserve motion and avoid fusion, she researched artificial disc replacement, only to uncover a major roadblock: a nickel allergy. Since artificial discs used in the United States contain nickel, Tara was suddenly faced with a difficult decision. Rather than give up, she kept researching and discovered that European countries offer titanium artificial disc replacements, making surgery possible without triggering her allergy. Though traveling overseas for spine surgery came with a significant financial burden, Tara made the bold choice to proceed. Today, she shares how the surgery changed her life, why she has zero regrets about the medical debt, and what she wants others considering artificial disc replacement to know before making their decision. This episode is especially valuable for: People considering artificial disc replacement vs fusionPatients with metal or nickel allergiesAnyone researching artificial disc surgery in GermanyListeners looking for real patient stories and outcomesTara’s story is a reminder that informed patients can find options beyond the standard script, and that sometimes the path to healing requires courage, curiosity, and a passport. #spinehealth #discreplacement  Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    1시간 1분

  6. 1월 17일

    Herniated Disc Surgery Recovery: Desk Job Pain to Pain-Free Work

    Send us Fan Mail This herniated disc recovery story is for anyone with a sedentary desk job who’s terrified of back surgery. After years of sitting for work, he developed a herniated disc that left him in constant pain. He was scared of surgery and unsure if it would help — but today he’s working pain-free and encouraging others not to let fear stop them from healing. In this video, he shares: • How a sedentary job contributed to his herniated disc • Why surgery terrified him • What recovery was really like • Why he now encourages others to consider surgery • What life and work feel like now, pain-free If you’re dealing with back pain, sciatica, or fear around herniated disc surgery, this story may help you feel less alone and more informed. #HerniatedDiscRecovery #BackSurgeryRecovery #DeskJobPain #Microdiscectomy Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    43분

  7. 1월 9일

    A Microdiscectomy Journey: From Ambulances And Tears To Walking, Lifting, And Hope

    Send us Fan Mail We share Sammy’s road from misread leg pain to a clear MRI, one-stitch microdiscectomy, and a return to parenting, work, and lifting. The hard parts—sleepless nights, failed injections, and fear—give way to small wins, smarter movement, and real relief. • first signs of nerve pain mistaken for hamstring strain • MRI, below-the-knee symptoms, and surgical red flags • opioids, pregabalin, and trying medicinal cannabis • cortisone injection limits and why it informed the choice • surgery day expectations, one-stitch outcome, immediate relief • early recovery tactics: walking, log rolls, grabbers, no BLT • gym return with traffic-light exercises and safe substitutes • managing flares with hydration, mobility, and pacing • parenting through pain, mom guilt, and reclaiming cuddles • long-tail nerve healing, fear of reherniation, building trust If you are a listener and you have a positive story of recovery from a back or neck injury and you'd like to share it on the show, head over to bedbackbeyond.com and click share your story Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    1시간 14분

  8. 2025. 12. 29.

    Life 3 Months After Neck Fusion Surgery | Angie’s Real Recovery Story

    Send us Fan Mail If you’re scared about neck fusion surgery, this video is for you. Angie is now three months post neck fusion, with 30 screws and two rods, and she’s feeling strong, hopeful, and genuinely good. In this video, she shares what life really looks like after surgery. Not the horror stories. Not the worst-case scenarios. Just honest recovery, healing progress, and encouragement for anyone facing cervical fusion or spinal surgery. Angie talks about: What recovery feels like at the 3-month markHow her body adapted after major neck fusion surgeryWhat surprised her most during healingHow fear before surgery compared to life afterWhy she wants others to know there is hope on the other sideIf you’re preparing for neck fusion surgery, supporting a loved one, or early in recovery yourself, you’re not alone. Stories like Angie’s are proof that healing can happen and that life after cervical fusion can be full again. 💛 This video is meant to encourage, not replace medical advice. Always consult your surgeon or care team about your specific recovery. Support the show Was this episode helpful to you? If you would like to support my work on the show, you can buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/bedbackandbeyond Have a positive story of recovery to tell?  Head over to  https://bedbackbeyond.com/share-your-story/ to apply.

    37분
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Sharing positive stories of recovery after a herniated disc or other spinal cord injury.  Join herniated disc champion CK as she has informative and encouraging conversations with other back injury survivors.  From people who elected to have back surgery (microdiscectomy, laminectomy, fusion, etc) to those who used more conservative methods, plus all things in between, join our podcast, and let's talk about how life can move beyond the bed after injury.  If you are dealing with the isolation and despair that often accompanies a serious back or neck injury, then you'll love being a part of these stories of hope and recovery.Subscribe, and enjoy the show!www.bedbackbeyond.com

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    Christine King
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2026년
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    © 2026 Bed BACK and Beyond
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