Neck and lower back pain

[ww-wibblywobbly]

Hi all, I wrote on here some time ago about neck pain and frequent migraines. I just thought I'd update you all and maybe offer a solution to anyone else who is suffering from the same stuff.

I had X rays on my neck which showed that I have oestoarthritis in four discs in my neck - from between 2&3 down to 6. My physiotherapist also is pretty certain that I have oestoarthritis in my lower back too.

My physiotherapist thinks (and I'm sure he's right) that I have a problem of the movement of my Dura mater. This is the outer tissue layer that surrounds the spinal cord. It should be able to move easily. Mine doesn't seem to. So now I do a very little exercise before I go to sleep every night and I haven't had a migraine for ages. 👍

The exercise is this

Laying down tilt your head forward as far as possible towards your toes and at the same time point your toes away from you.

Then bring your toes pointing towards you and tilt your head backwards as far as you can.

Keep alternatingly between the two movements ten times.

Then finally bring your neck up looking at your toes, and point your toes towards you and hold for a count of ten.

And that's it. It takes no time at all. Not much effort, and has make a huge difference to me.

[Klutzy]

Good information, thanks.

Does you neck make creaking noises every time you move it?

[ww-wibblywobbly in reply to Klutzy]

Well yes, but I don't think that's part of the problem. My physiotherapist has many areas that crack or break and he's young and fit!

Some people just seem to crack and creak more than others - I think 🤷🏼‍♀️

Xx

[Klutzy in reply to ww-wibblywobbly]

Ok thanks!

[PatsyIpswich]

On your back ?

[ww-wibblywobbly in reply to PatsyIpswich]

Sorry, yes laying on your back

[Fortoday]

Thanks v much

[rideabike]

Thanks! I’ll try that for my neck issues. You explained it so well too.