You seem to be finding lots of things in your medical records that you haven't been told about and which haven't been explained to you. Bad posture does have an effect on breathing and circulation but so do back problems, I don't know the nature of your injuries that led to you having the CT scan and I don't understand the results but that likely could have an effect on your hands.
Can you request an appointment with your doctor to explain these things to you, not just this spine problem but all the other things in your records that you hadn't been told about. If it explains the knock on effect causing you other issues that would be helpful, even if you can't do anything about it at least you would understand what's going on with you. I don't know why so much information has been withheld from you. Has your bone doctor seen these CT scan results?
Hi hungryhuff my l5 S1 I was aware of but other stuff was not.
I was apost to have back operation but with being strung out on co codamol it all got to much for strung out meatball and never happened.
As to other things sounds like the might of had to fuse my lower back BUT you are right am going to see multi skeleton doc esp as the have been trying to reabilatate my back.
Is tad annoying how made out was poor posture and tad nurotic
Gosh that sounds really hectic. You certainly need more investigations.
I had 2 fractured discs after a bad fall when I was 65 and then 7 years after I had a headache for 400 plus days with no relief plus nerve inpingement with numbness in my arm so I can relate.
But that is easily identified and I maybe you need to see a neurologist. If you have a Pain Clinic near you that might be an option as they are brilliant with investigating chronic conditions and complicated problems after spinal injury. I had injections with them and other therapies, like acupuncture etc., but it all worked together and I was back to normal in a matter of months, despite my age.
Basically Jeff the neurological pathways branch at different points along the spine. I am not an expert in anyway. If there is damage to the spine then depending on where the damage is the nerves relating to that branch or are contained within that area can cause problems. For example your numb area. The question here is your posture causing problems with your spine....or is spinal damage causing your poor posture? I think you need to speak with your Doctor.
That doesn’t sound right JAS and needs proper investigation and treatment. You’ve not had a proper explanation either.
Pete has osteoporosis in his back and hips and chronic back problems in the lower back. He’s had treatment which hasn’t worked so now it’s just pain management.
Hi sassy I could not do Lung rehab as my hips played up .. I thought it was vain but given what you have said about Pete and osteoporosis think I might have same issues really.
When my back first went was talk of operations and fusing but with all co codamol I was not on this planet lol
Hi Jeff, interesting question. Would think it is a bit of both. Reasoning pain results in tense muscles and poor posture as does faults in your bone structure including past injury faults.
Hi Jeff , maybe some physio guidance might help, most of us with pain are guilty of poor posture. Can't change the habits of a lifetime but might help.The NHS site has some exercise leaflets for varied joints ect. I struggle to get out of bed especially when my chest is worse as that worsens the foot pain. Downstairs I use the garden kneeler to go down & up. Getting out of armchair is the worst even them electric chairs do not work that well. Don't worry if you have to do it different as long as it works for you.
I would like to recommend Katy Bowman's work to you. She is a Biomechanist. Her website is Nutritious Movement.com
You will find blogs and podcasts for free there or you can buy her books....
Alignment Matters, Move your DNA, Wholebody Barefoot, Movement Matters, etc, you get the picture. You will have to read a lot to get your answer. It's incredible work and something everyone should get to know. There are many solutions there to many issues and difficulties. I hope you enjoy her work, I have.
Hi lizzab thanks for reply n glad books helped you with your issues BUT I don’t think minds in right place to read a book of watch none entertainment video.
Will have quick look even eyeball video SEE if the is any quick fixes tho
I understand. If you feel like it one day, here is a link to just one of her podcasts. I haven't listened to it but it might be a good start. There is a transcript of the podcast here too.
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