Hi all,
Hope you all had a good Christmas, although I will be checking with my GP, has anyone used a chiropractor after surgery as I’ve managed to put my back out over the last few days, avoiding paracetamol as it affects INR unless it’s really needed. Can’t take ibuprofen due to Warfarin.
I know using a chiropractor can lower heart rate and blood pressure but can improve back pain and circulation. Any thoughts or experiences?
McTimoney Chiropractors use very gentle, but still effective, movements so you might want to look at somebody who offers that.I've had a lot of treatment from McTimoney chiropractors, and also Traditional Chinese Acupuncture some years ago.
With any complementary therapy you have to be totally honest about health issues and medications, and it's been my experience that there is some reluctance to treat you when on anticoagulants.
Thank you, I did wonder if the anticoagulants might be a problem. I’m going to fully check with GP and see about having a chat with a chiropractor as well, but I’m a bit stuffed when it comes to any painkillers as well. Hope you have a lovely new year 🥂🥳
Google search McTimoney Chiropractors, it's such gentle movements I think it would be okay. You could find a local practioner registered with their governing body.Most of the people I used to see have moved, retired or are really busy.
I'm on rivaroxaban, not warfarin, but I take cocodamol, and although I can't use antiinflammatories orally I use an Ibuleve spray topically, every morning, with my GP's blessing.
Heat is my friend too, have been known to put the electric blanket on full and lie on it for a few hours.
Every good wish for your new year, so long as mine isn't as bad as this one has been I will be content.
Hello, Sav100. I have treatments from a chiropractor. It has helped with discomfort in my breastbone (sternum) and collarbone (clavicle's joint with it, since my Triple Bypass, in April, 2023. Best check that a chiropractor or osteopath is registered with an approved organisation.
I agree with all scentedgardener’s comments. I too have used McTimoney chiropractic and acupuncture for back pain, although McTimoney treatment only used to last a very short period of time. Contrary to belief, Acupuncture is not just about needles so if you are looking to go down this route ensure your acupuncturist is properly trained and accredited by a professional organisation. Also that they are trained to offer other associated therapies such as those specifically for musculoskeletal issues.
You may find that an Osteopath may be more gentle, that has been what is advised to me by patients when I was researching (tho' not tried either recently). I notice that Accupuncture has been suggested, there is of course Accupressure (no needles), the advantage of that is you can learn to 'self administer'. When you say 'put your back out' what is that? Have you had any diagnoses as to problem. I had very bad back problems some years ago and was referred to (NHS) back clinic, after examination and x-rays I was diagnosed with Arthritis in the lower vertibrae and worn facet joints, options; an operation (no thanks), pain killers (no thanks), or Physio gave it a good go and has been very effective, that coupled with weekly Pilates, and daily stretches etc. has worked wonders. Good luck.
I was told a few years ago that I had a bulging disc, but you wouldn’t believe me if I said my back went after doing the Boxing Day washing up, stood at the sink. Don’t think being pulled by a 30kg pup is helping either (which we’re having training for) it has eased with rest and light walking. Still walking the pup but someone else hanging on to him. But think I need to look at trying to get help.
It seems the little things that can 'get' you; mine have been - cleaning teeth, taking trousers off (don't get excited ladies) taking socks off, and other small moves without thinking - more switched on now. Oh! I forgot to add, on the action front, I go sailing once a week, great fun, and I think the constant little (sometimes big) moves help.
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