does physio really work?

iv just got bk from c'in a specialist in aberdeen and he's recommendin physio 2 set up a workout 4 me 2 help with pains an weak muscles

[wiccamom]

hi zoe, i was sent for physio but it really didnt help me, i would be stuck in bed for a few days after! Hope it works out better for you x

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i'll keep you posted iv got 2 wait 4 an app x

[LindseyMid]

There's a FibroAction blog article on Physiotherapy & Fibro - do a search and you'll find it (I'm posting on my phone so links are harder).

Physio is a crucial part of managing Fibro in my opinion, but it needs to be done appropriately.

[LindseyMid in reply to LindseyMid]

Here's the link:

fibroaction.healthunlocked....

[willowmuse]

I have been to physio hun, did several weeks of it infact befor i was sent to a rhummy, as it just made things worse, after i was diagnosed, i was sent to another physio in a different hospital and she had just finished a training course on fibro, so I was her second patient that day...lol She gave mne a sheet of light exercise to follow at home, mentioned a few things that could relieve the pain for me in the short term...ie a few hours like the hydo pool, massage, but she said that what ever i di it woulod not help in the long term. As fibro was not curable it was a bout learning to manage the pain with medication and light exercise (the exercise sheet she gave me could all be done whilst sitting down) small steps to begin with ect....It did help in the begining but my condition has gotten worse over the last 8mths and now i can hardly walk, my balance is terrible and fall quite alot, so its not helping me anymore, it may work differently for you though so dont be put off by it, anything is worth a try Blessings Willow xx

[Claregilchrist]

Could I possibly be rude and ask you to message me with the name of the specialist you saw in Aberdeen. Suffering here and don't know who to see to help. GP will refer me if I ask him but not suggest anyone.

[mikeymoo]

Dear Zoe19, a physiotherapist can help by showing you stretches and exercises. I have FMS and work full time but I still do exercises given by my physiotherapist. I also go swimming 2-3 times a week and gym 1-2 times. I only do light aerobic exercise, as advised by my physiotherapist. Most physiotherapists would advise you to do gentle exercise daily and build it up over time. In my job I walk at least 6 miles per day too. The key to living with FMS is to stay active, even if you are only doing the exercises the physio gives you. You should see if there is a FMS Self-Management Course at your hospital physio department. I got on well at the course as the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists teach you exercises you can do even when sat down. You also learn coping strategies such as dealing with people, relaxation and breathing exercises. Good luck and gentle hugs.xxxx

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if it's ok mikeymoo can i ask what u work as? i was workin as a general assistant im on sick leave at the moment till i start the physio id love 2 get bk 2 work as soon as possible x

[Hidden]

Hello Zoe, I hadn't been diagnosed at this point but was sent for physio twice. For the shoulder it didn't help at all as I had worked out most of it like sleep positions myself by that time.

It did help a little with my lower back - at least that part of the pain which was related to weak pelvic floor muscles. I still do those exercises and they take the edge off the pain and make it possible for me to walk. Not sure if without them I would still be walking at all although I am a little wobbly!

Really does depend a lot on the specialist - some have got it - and some just don't.

Whippet x