Chiropractic

I have been recommended to chiropractic to help with bad back pain . Does anyone have experience of this. Thanks

[Hidden]

Make sure you have an MRI first and have a definitive diagnosis. Otherwise they can do a lot of damage. I know, to my cost.

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Thanks for that. I have been a back sufferer for very many years and tried everything , Inc all the osteopaths, chiropaths, acupuncture etc. But that was all long ago . I will speak to my doctor and ask if an MRI would be possible just now. Best wishes and take care.

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Great. Good luck!

[cyberbarn]

Rather than a chiropractor I would be tempted to try osteopathy. They are gentler, and there are more and more of them working in the NHS as they are Allied Health Care professionals like physios are. It is worth asking your GP surgery if they have an osteopath working with them, and if not, you can find registered osteopaths here osteopathy.org.uk/register-...

My osteopath has kept me working for years now, in a way that physio was never able to do.

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Thanks I will look into osteopaths. The pain in my lower back is making it very hard to walk.

[Barberdiane in reply to Hidden]

I have been using a Chiropracter and he realigned my pelvis and neck, I had severe lower back pain and am taking Naproxen and tramadol, I have to say the day after I was feeling much better, then I had an mri and got diagnosis of osteoporosis and was advised by dr not to go to Chiropracter, dr doing nothing for me but in her defence due to backlog because of corona! I did go back to Chiropracter once but I’ve to lay on my front and it hurts like hell and now the physio says that’s the worst thing I could do with my back problem, have you got a heat pad because honestly it gives me great relief from pain as does the tens machine. I’d say give Chiropracter a go but stop if painful

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Hi, thanks for your advice. I can't take tramadol it doesn't like me. My doctor has me now using a transdermal patch. The 5mg wasn't helping so now I have 10mg. Its called buprenorphine. I also take cocodamol 30 and 500. I've been using the patch now for 2 weeks and so far no improvement. I also have c.t.s. and take amitryptyline 25 at night otherwise I can't sleep. I've also got something horrid called tinitus. Off to the hospital tomorrow for the cts. I'm a big mess at a time that makes it all worse.

[Barberdiane in reply to Hidden]

Oh it’s horrible but I’m grateful for this forum and speaking to people as it makes us realise we aren’t alone,

[spooner73 in reply to Barberdiane]

Most doctors don't like or believe in chiropractic care. They want to give you a pill for everything. Chiropractic is good to a point. You can go too much. You do have to give you body a chance to heal.

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Thanks . Take care

[Emma2017]

If you have had back pain for a long time as you mentioned but it is just in your back without referred pain it might well be facet joint degeneration. You can have injections for this. It might be worth having an MRI. I have had a lot of hassle with my back and won’t bore you with it all. However a good myofascial therapist might be worth your while. My surgeon referred me to one. It’s very gentle but can have a lot of success.

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Thanks Emma, yes I really think this will be my next step, the pain was so bad I was crying which I rarely do.

[Christina73]

Yes, My friend has had chronic neck and lower back pain since a car accident at 16. After the accident, he opts for physical therapy, and the physical therapist basically said, ''keep doing the exercises daily'' but still has back pain that interferes with his day-to-day life. Later he consulted a chiropractor(downsviewchiropractic.com/), and he helps in recovering from lower back pain and neck pain. Now he feels more comfortable doing all his daily activities.

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Thanks Christina, I have had osteopathy long ago . I have been recommended by a gentleman who saw me in pain and also recommended it. We have one quite nearby and if they are working at this horrid time I will go. Stay safe. Hopefully it will all be over soon, I am always optimistic.

[spooner73]

I really suggest investing in an inversion table. ( hang upside down) . It has help my back so much.

[Hidden in reply to spooner73]

I just looked what you suggested up. It sounds good and if it were 20 or 10 years ago I would try it. Thanks again.