Back problems, who to see?

[flabbrgastdNY24]

I would like to see someone to check out my back, but I’m not sure who to go to, an osteopath, chiropractor, physio?

I started a new job a few months ago and since then my back has started to hurt, the lower half started to feel like it was compressed and it progressively got worse until I took a few days off work to rest it. It felt better but then I helped a friend move house and picking up boxes, etc made it even worse.

I’ve since adjusted my chair at work so that it’s not giving me any more problems. But my back hasn’t completely gone back to normal, I still get the feeling in my lower back, not as bad as before, but it does worry me.

Also, apart from these recent problems, my back kills me when I do certain things, if I have a day of housework, after a couple of hours I can barely stand in one place, the middle is really sore and it feels muscular rather than skeletal. It’s a good excuse for not doing any more housework but I also have the same problem if I’m doing physical work.

I used to do yoga, and would like to go back to it, but not sure it’s wise if my back isn’t right. Also wondering whether Pilates or Alexander Technique would be better to strengthen my back muscles?

Any advice from would be much appreciated! I’m nervous of going to see someone and I don’t know the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor.

 

[pooh]

Hi


I would say that you could do with some good old fasioned massage work... maybe some trigger point release (neuromuscular release) and othe deep tissue techniques. I know a fantastic osteopath if that is to be your route. generally osteos are more gentle and in my humble opinion more effective in the long term.i can PM you with details of all the above...


take care
saffron

 

[Sax Man]

Yes please, if you could sendme details! x

 

[atmogyVivioto]

A decent physio with experience of back problems is best in my view will have a greater knowledge are strengthening the core stabilisaing muscles. however finding a decent phyios is often hard work as many don't have experience in dealing with complex back problems... osteopaths are quite good although i have found them to be lacking from a core stability point of view....

wouldn't touch chiro's with a barge pole

 

[Pompal 09.]

Also consider lookup up therapists in Spinal Touch. It's a very gentle massage technique that has very profound effects on correcting posture and stance.

Here's a link to some info from one practitioner...

[link=http://www.pathways2health.co.uk/spinal-touch.htm]http://www.pathways2health.co.uk/spinal-touch.htm[/link]

Love and Reiki Hugs

 

[Cecilia]

You may also want to try your local Bowen Therapist - which is also a gentle balancing therapy and has great results for muscular problems.

I had problems with my upper back and found it got a lot worse when I changed to a seated job. I found that what helped me most was to start learning Tai Chi. This is before I trained as a Bowen Therapist. In many ways starting Tai Chi opened up my mind to ' alternatives'.

Have a look at [link=http://www.bowtech.com]www.bowtech.com[/link] for an international list of therapists or put Bowen technique into your search engine to find out a lot more about the technique.

Good luck
JJ

 

[Anonymous Anony]

Hi
I've suffered with a bad back since an accident at work 4 years ago. I'am an holistic therapist and so fully believe in massage. I've had accupuncture, chinese massage, Physio and the use of a tens machine. Each take the pain away but not for ever. I've now found out about "The Back Doctor" and tell all my clients about it. I have started teaching these exercises and its amazing. Its just 7 exercises 7 minutes every day. You'll be surprised how easy the exercises are and how the back ache dissappears. I got the DVD free but i understand there is a web site. Believe me they trully work and although i no it can lose me work by telling my clients about it, They are so relieved they come back for other treatments

 

[im_foxygirl]

Thank you Saffron for your PM, your osteopath friend doesn't live far from me. Thanks also Energylz and WelshTherapist,I think I may give either Spinal Touch or the Bowen Techniquea try first as they seem very gentle and supportive ofthe body's own healing process.

Very intrigued by the back doctor dvd, but can't find anything about it on the net. Do you have any more info?

Does anyone have any views about what's best to strengthen my back once I've sorted out this problem- yoga, pilates, alexander ?

 

[robbinhood]

Hi, I've looked on the DVD andthe web site is [link=http://www.thebackcoach.co.uk]www.thebackcoach.co.uk[/link]I've even told my doctor about it and he's now researching it because he to is amazed at my progress since starting the exercises
I really hope it works for you to.

 

[Grabeelfan24]

As an osteopath, I would recommend osteopathy! It is very gentle and extremely effective. It is also holistic, aiming to allow the body to heal itself. The whole body is considered, including psychological aspects.

I would recommend the Alexander Technique as a long term solution to postural problems, or Pilates if you like something a bit more strenuous!

 

[Marbella Lotus]

....thank u sooo much sugarpie ive been suffering from back problems 4 a while as i look after a boy with cerable paulsy at work and i think lifting him has hurt my back and the niggling back pains are really startting to make me feel old and grumpy...although i conceal this feeling very well!
just today coming home from work i asked my angel to help me to sort out my back....was thinking of goin doctors but was sorta kinda scared scared he would say its nothing, scared that he would say nothing can fix it and scared that he would say its something! if that makes sense in my weird scatty speak.
but im deffinately seriously thinking oftrying this dvd. owww...so excited.! *Big Smile!* if i memba i'll keep u lot posted on how it goes.
Might buy it 2mo (if i rememba cos im funny aboutbuying stuff online always get scared they might nik my card details. :-(
Oh yeah..an thanks to the person who actally brught this topic up.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Hello Shinycat,

No Chiro, Physio or massage therapist will be able to help you. The one to see, is the Osteopath or somebody of my experience and knowledge with dislocated and / or pinched nerves. Those nerves need to be resetted and soon.

Good Luck

Joe