I see an Chiropractor every 2 months to sort my neck and back out after a car accident 14 months ago, they're a god send!
You have to be careful with chiropractors as they're not properly regulated and a lot of what they practise is pseudoscience. Research very carefully and make sure they're just treating the physical symptoms and not just taking your money for some of the complete bullshit some of them preach.
Some of the manipulations they do may relieve pressure (however you can get this free with an NHS physio) but they also seem to think they can cure other illnesses through manipulation which is dangerous (especially if a mother believes them and lets them treat her sick kid instead of getting proper medical attention).
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agree with Ad 100%... i chose to get massages and pilates after my car accident years ago...
I see an Chiropractor every 2 months to sort my neck and back out after a car accident 14 months ago, they're a god send!
You have to be careful with chiropractors as they're not properly regulated and a lot of what they practise is pseudoscience. Research very carefully and make sure they're just treating the physical symptoms and not just taking your money for some of the complete bullshit some of them preach.
Some of the manipulations they do may relieve pressure (however you can get this free with an NHS physio) but they also seem to think they can cure other illnesses through manipulation which is dangerous (especially if a mother believes them and lets them treat her sick kid instead of getting proper medical attention).
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agree with Ad 100%... i chose to get massages and pilates after my car accident years ago...
I get really bad lower-back pain (causes unknown, and a years' worth of physio did sweet F.A.), but when it gets tight I lie on the floor and stretch RIGHT out - which someone's already suggested - and then do the foetal position on my back, if that makes sense, and rock gently from side to side. This feels really nice for some reason, and helps ease off any tightness.
I was also told to do Superman exercises:
1) Lie on your tummy with your arms stretched out in front of you, and simultaneously lift both feet and hands off the floor.
2) Get on hands and knees and simultaneously lift left arm and right leg up to stretch out in front and behind you respectively. Do the same on the other side.
About 10 reps of either of these exercises helps my back a LOT; I don't know how well they'd work for you but just an idea
Oh I never even thought of the none NHS one's!! Yes, perhaps best going to your Doctor for referral - just don't expect any immediate appointments lol!
That depends entirely on your area. I was given my first appointment to see physiotherapy within just 2 weeks. I am now off the physiotherapy and have been refered again just last Tuesday and my new appointment is this Tuesday.
Well obviously I cannot comment on the whole of the UK and was being slightly tongue in cheek with the little lol. You know what Dr's are like!
I'm glad you get your appointments so quickly in your area - I had to wait quite a while for my appointment and in the end was referred privately.
For immediate relief dkelly perhaps the bath and heat will help. Hope you get it sorted soon!
I get really bad lower-back pain (causes unknown, and a years' worth of physio did sweet F.A.), but when it gets tight I lie on the floor and stretch RIGHT out - which someone's already suggested - and then do the foetal position on my back, if that makes sense, and rock gently from side to side. This feels really nice for some reason, and helps ease off any tightness.
I was also told to do Superman exercises:
1) Lie on your tummy with your arms stretched out in front of you, and simultaneously lift both feet and hands off the floor.
2) Get on hands and knees and simultaneously lift left arm and right leg up to stretch out in front and behind you respectively. Do the same on the other side.
About 10 reps of either of these exercises helps my back a LOT; I don't know how well they'd work for you but just an idea External Media
And this ^^ is exactly why pilates works. Most of the things you've described are things you'd do in a good pilates class!
People with back pain really should try pilates - it works wonders! My dad who had sciatica and ruptured a disc - had surgery but was told he'd never run again and would always walk with a flat foot, now walks and runs fine as long as he does his twice weekly pilates. The classes are good if you find it hard to self motivate and do the exercises yourself regularly. They're also good for learning the exercises and doing them properly (I have to do this as my joint issues mean I don't realise when I'm stretching too far or at awkward angles so my instructor keeps an eye on me and I can watch other people and copy) before you start doing them alone.
Most physios will give you exercises that are also used in pilates too.
I suffered for years with lower back pain and my GP at the time was about as much use as a chocolate fire-guard so, in the end, I paid for a few sessions with an Osteopath and I have to say that the results were dramatic. I have had a few further sessions in the subsequent 10 years (usually when I have done something silly like shifting something way too heavy for me) but my back is way better now I'm in my late 50s than it was when I was in my late 30s.
I should say that my current GP is great and I'm sure he would get something done if I ever had a problem again.
maybe mine is related to my hamstrings they are very tight, all the time. i will have to look for some decent stretching routines , thank you all for your advice
I completely feel your pain OP and hope you are feeling better soon. I suffer from back pain quite severly after an accident 10 years ago and really sympathise with people when they suffer.
My fixes are presecription drugs, laying on my back on a "firm" (not hard but not a comfy bed) surface and Jack Daniels.
Dead sea salts will definitely help back pain (and skin illnesses if you have any). I recommend a product called Dead Sea Spa Magik and they are absolutely marvellous. A must for anybody.
I had half slipped my disc and these sea salts helped me through the pain.
I see an Chiropractor every 2 months to sort my neck and back out after a car accident 14 months ago, they're a god send!
You have to be careful with chiropractors as they're not properly regulated and a lot of what they practise is pseudoscience. Research very carefully and make sure they're just treating the physical symptoms and not just taking your money for some of the complete bullshit some of them preach.
Some of the manipulations they do may relieve pressure (however you can get this free with an NHS physio) but they also seem to think they can cure other illnesses through manipulation which is dangerous (especially if a mother believes them and lets them treat her sick kid instead of getting proper medical attention).
Adx
agree with Ad 100%... i chose to get massages and pilates after my car accident years ago...
I have never gotten on with physio's for some reason!
I totally agree you need to do your research but mines fully qualified etc... I must admit I had Chronic Burstitus in both hips for 14 yrs which doctors, specialists and physio's could not treat, but the chiropractor sorted in weeks External Media
I seem to get very large knots and tension in my neck and back which is what she relieves so not so much manipulations thank god! Couple that with weekly pilates and I'm right as rain!
ok i must say thank you to my lovely violet who over the last couple off days as looked after me very well making me tea, going easy on me in the sex department (twice) yesterday yum x i love you hun x x x
I must admit I had Chronic Burstitus in both hips for 14 yrs which doctors, specialists and physio's could not treat, but the chiropractor sorted in weeks External Media
Everything you describe sounds just like her, doctors, physio, rheumatologist and orthopaedic specialists have all been a waste of time, even steroids have done nothing for her bursitis and back problems.
After much trial and error we now seem to be getting on top of it thanks to soaking in bath salts and massaging the area with essential oils, hot water bottles are always a good idea too.
I need to see a physio every few weeks for my lower back. As other people have already said, my problem is tight hamstrings. They are one long muscle, your hamstring, glutes(bum) and lower back are all joined. Stretching all of them out is the only thing that helps, and thats the reason pilates helps.
Unfortunately it is really hard to find a physio or chiropractor in the UK that is any good, luckily my work provides our one, we spend 18 hours a day on our feet so we often have back problems.
I must admit I had Chronic Burstitus in both hips for 14 yrs which doctors, specialists and physio's could not treat, but the chiropractor sorted in weeks External Media
Everything you describe sounds just like her, doctors, physio, rheumatologist and orthopaedic specialists have all been a waste of time, even steroids have done nothing for her bursitis and back problems.
After much trial and error we now seem to be getting on top of it thanks to soaking in bath salts and massaging the area with essential oils, hot water bottles are always a good idea too.
