Back Pain

[protex blue]

I would avoid a Chiropractor at all costs!

has your Physio advised a scan of the back if not ask him for a referral letter to your GP.

It depends on how serious your problem is but if its a mild problem or sciatica keep working with the Physio.

Do the exercises regularly, walk as often as you can and also swimming helps (not breaststroke) and avoid heavy lifting

Think about your posture and take up either Yoga or Pilates.

Eventually the problem will subside

[BLUETIT]

I would avoid a Chiropractor at all costs!

has your Physio advised a scan of the back if not ask him for a referral letter to your GP.

It depends on how serious your problem is but if its a mild problem or sciatica keep working with the Physio.

Do the exercises regularly, walk as often as you can and also swimming helps (not breaststroke) and avoid heavy lifting

Think about your posture and take up either Yoga or Pilates.

Eventually the problem will subside

Unless it's a trapped nerve, at which point you will need surgery.

I had keyhole surgery 21 years ago and in the last couple of months the problem has returned.

Had a scan last week, seeing the Doc about the results on Monday.

23 years ago, a chiropractor actually made mine worse.

Get referred for a scan.

[Joe Gillis]

Thanks for the advice boys, I'll give the chiro a miss then.
Maybe back to physio. To be honest the thing that's bothering me (along with the back) is being on painkillers for any length of time.

[Dr Lecter]

I've had problems with my back for about 15 years after an accident at work.

As others have said, stick with the physio and avoid the chiropractor (worst thing I ever did)

Also, avoid shovelling painkillers down your neck if you can - especially anything codeine based.

One other thing, consider acupuncture if nothing else helps. After years of suffering I deicided it had to be worth a shot and it's probably the only thing that's ever really helped me. A couple of sessions every few months makes a big difference to me. It's not cheap (about £35 a time) but it's money well spent in my opinion, and you may well be able to get a referral from your Doctor to get it free.

Either way, good luck with it.