| FAO Back pain sufferers 09:13 - Nov 20 with 2284 views | Dubtractor |
Can anyone recommend a specialist, in Ipswich area, who'll do a bit more than just force a few snaps and crunches from my back for £50 a pop?
I've got a long standing issue with my lower back, almost certainly due to 30 years of sitting on my bum looking at spreadsheets, and it's really flaring up again at the moment. It's not a lot of fun, to put it mildly.
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:23 - Nov 20 with 2237 views | redrickstuhaart |
You want any decent physio- ie not a chiropractor / osteo- the evidence for which is pretty weak, save for the stuff they borrow from physiotherapy!
Its the exercises that do it rather than the manipulations... |  | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:27 - Nov 20 with 2223 views | hype313 |
I recently had a similar issue with my lower back and went to Sportsmedeast on Woodbridge Road (Just opposite Beech Road) |  |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:47 - Nov 20 with 2146 views | artsbossbeard |
Sports Med East have been recommended and I'll fully endorse them too - Michael there is brilliant BUT he'll hurt you...
I've got/had a long running lower back issue, which saw my visiting Michael, a Chiropractor & an osteopath inc. acupuncture for the best part of 12 months before I finally bit the bullet and got a session with a back specialist c/o of our company's private healthcare thing.
Ended up having a cortisone injection between 2 vertebrae and whilst it's not 100%, it's certainly aided matters tremendously and as part of this process, I've also taken up Yoga (I know) and as part of my gym routine, I now do lower back strengthening exercises to include plank & dumbbell lifting from floor stuff. Honestly feel like I'm getting somewhere now.. |  |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:53 - Nov 20 with 2106 views | Dubtractor |
Thanks for the replies. I've used sportsmed east for football injuries, and found them excellent, but wasn't sure if they would do back problems.
I'll get in touch with them! | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:58 - Nov 20 with 2087 views | hype313 |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:53 - Nov 20 by Dubtractor |
Thanks for the replies. I've used sportsmed east for football injuries, and found them excellent, but wasn't sure if they would do back problems.
I'll get in touch with them! |
Whilst I found Sportsmedeast great, I will caveat, Like Bossers said, it will need managing, so I try and do a 5 minute daily exercise to keep it at bay, also do a mix of Yoga and Pilates which has helped tremendously.
Good luck Dubbers, it's a right old begger! (Had to use Begger as using a U was deemed unacceptable language!) | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 10:16 - Nov 20 with 2033 views | artsbossbeard |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:58 - Nov 20 by hype313 |
Whilst I found Sportsmedeast great, I will caveat, Like Bossers said, it will need managing, so I try and do a 5 minute daily exercise to keep it at bay, also do a mix of Yoga and Pilates which has helped tremendously.
Good luck Dubbers, it's a right old begger! (Had to use Begger as using a U was deemed unacceptable language!) |
further caveat here too.
Without realising you're doing it, you'll change how you approach certain activities as you're conscious of back pain and invariably, you'll f**k something else up too, so the yoga/pilates advise is worth getting onboard with - YouTube is your friend.
My back pain is lower left side but I managed to also pull my right side groin & right calf as different muscles are getting brought into play. This does makes you feel old. | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 10:54 - Nov 20 with 1950 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
Just avoid Ipswich Spinal Clinic. |  |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 11:44 - Nov 20 with 1833 views | Daninthecampo |
Not in Ipswich but Physiofixx in Stowmarket especially Bob are brilliant | | | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 11:47 - Nov 20 with 1826 views | Ryorry |
Individuals & their backs are all different, finding different solutions from a variety of practitioners - many are helped by standard physio, acupuncture, acupressure, chiropracters & osteopaths. You may have to try several before finding what works best for you.
Personally I found acupressure (aka shiatsu) best. They used to have to do the standard 3-year NHS physio course + a further 2 years specialist training on top, but not sure what the requirements are now.
Whoever you choose, always make sure they're qualified & registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body. |  |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 12:13 - Nov 20 with 1784 views | BlueForYou |
I've been living with a lower back issue for five years. It's been diagnosed as a damaged disc between vertebrae L4 & L5. I get relief from a quarterly visit to a Chiropractor & by walking & doing yoga stretches. It can be absolute agony. One thing I have done is recently change a very uncomfortable sofa & this seems to have helped. The NHS won't send me for a scan, their advice is to continue with a suitable stretching program. They may be correct. Hope you get it sorted soon. |  | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:08 - Nov 20 with 1694 views | Cotty |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:23 - Nov 20 by redrickstuhaart |
You want any decent physio- ie not a chiropractor / osteo- the evidence for which is pretty weak, save for the stuff they borrow from physiotherapy!
Its the exercises that do it rather than the manipulations... |
This this and this again. My lower back has historically broken down 2-3 times a year for the last 12ish years, currently going through physio again and it's making a remarkable difference in a few weeks. Ditch the snake oil salespeople, the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again. My underlying issues were tight hamstrings and a lazy left glute. I expect those causes are common in office workers. |  | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:56 - Nov 20 with 1626 views | Ryorry |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:08 - Nov 20 by Cotty |
This this and this again. My lower back has historically broken down 2-3 times a year for the last 12ish years, currently going through physio again and it's making a remarkable difference in a few weeks. Ditch the snake oil salespeople, the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again. My underlying issues were tight hamstrings and a lazy left glute. I expect those causes are common in office workers. |
Sorry Cotty but must take issue with your comment "the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again".
Just not true, & could actually make some conditions worse. As I said previously, individual spines are all different & people should get a medical diagnosis, possibly with X-rays/scans if a doctor or qualified physio thinks it necessary, before embarking on any exercise programme. | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 17:35 - Nov 20 with 1503 views | redrickstuhaart |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:56 - Nov 20 by Ryorry |
Sorry Cotty but must take issue with your comment "the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again".
Just not true, & could actually make some conditions worse. As I said previously, individual spines are all different & people should get a medical diagnosis, possibly with X-rays/scans if a doctor or qualified physio thinks it necessary, before embarking on any exercise programme. |
Its work at the appropriate movements, as directed by a qualified physio. Hes absolutely right and not suggesting that someone with acute spondylosis takes up ju jitsu. | | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 17:42 - Nov 20 with 1477 views | Dubtractor |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:08 - Nov 20 by Cotty |
This this and this again. My lower back has historically broken down 2-3 times a year for the last 12ish years, currently going through physio again and it's making a remarkable difference in a few weeks. Ditch the snake oil salespeople, the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again. My underlying issues were tight hamstrings and a lazy left glute. I expect those causes are common in office workers. |
Yep, get all of that, and the suggestions of yoga etc.
FWIW I do try and do a few exercises and stretches, and cycling in particular really helps with the mobility and flexibility of my lower back, but knowing myself I think that getting back into seeing a specialist will help focus my mind to do more to help myself. | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 18:01 - Nov 20 with 1427 views | MedwayTractor |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 09:23 - Nov 20 by redrickstuhaart |
You want any decent physio- ie not a chiropractor / osteo- the evidence for which is pretty weak, save for the stuff they borrow from physiotherapy!
Its the exercises that do it rather than the manipulations... |
I disagree. In my experience, pyhsiotherapists look at the symptoms and give you exercises which often result in more pain, not less. Chiropractors try to find the underlying cause of the problem, then treat that. I can give you a number of examples from personal experience. |  |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 18:31 - Nov 20 with 1411 views | Cotty |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:56 - Nov 20 by Ryorry |
Sorry Cotty but must take issue with your comment "the truth is it's just bloody hard work that'll get you pain free again".
Just not true, & could actually make some conditions worse. As I said previously, individual spines are all different & people should get a medical diagnosis, possibly with X-rays/scans if a doctor or qualified physio thinks it necessary, before embarking on any exercise programme. |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 18:41 - Nov 20 with 1391 views | redrickstuhaart |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 18:01 - Nov 20 by MedwayTractor |
I disagree. In my experience, pyhsiotherapists look at the symptoms and give you exercises which often result in more pain, not less. Chiropractors try to find the underlying cause of the problem, then treat that. I can give you a number of examples from personal experience. |
Physios are medically qualified. Chiros are not. | | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 20:15 - Nov 20 with 1336 views | Ryorry |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 18:31 - Nov 20 by Cotty |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 21:01 - Nov 20 with 1316 views | Ryorry |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 17:35 - Nov 20 by redrickstuhaart |
Its work at the appropriate movements, as directed by a qualified physio. Hes absolutely right and not suggesting that someone with acute spondylosis takes up ju jitsu. |
He generalised. That it's not right for some was my point. | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 12:52 - Nov 21 with 1056 views | Hong_Kong_Bluey |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 10:16 - Nov 20 by artsbossbeard |
further caveat here too.
Without realising you're doing it, you'll change how you approach certain activities as you're conscious of back pain and invariably, you'll f**k something else up too, so the yoga/pilates advise is worth getting onboard with - YouTube is your friend.
My back pain is lower left side but I managed to also pull my right side groin & right calf as different muscles are getting brought into play. This does makes you feel old. |
So interesting to read of the same experiences I've had, As you slowly correct 30 odd years of poor posture and incorrect movement patterns by strengthening key muscles, I've invariably hurt another. opposing or connected muscle.
But i've found by being aware of how the new injury occurred, you can actually use that pain to improve your movement patterns further.
I'm 8 years into this now at 54 years of age, and i'll never stop learning because each step continues to make me move better and reduce the chronic pain further.
I started yoga a year ago so can also concur that's a great tool. Although a personal yoga coach who understands incorrect movement patterns and how to correct them has been invaluable.
Good luck to the op with the journey. Best to know early on there's no quick fixes. But there's so much more information around nowadays than when I started, it's easier to progress faster. I made MANY mistakes along the way. |  | | |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 13:17 - Nov 21 with 1028 views | Ryorry |
| FAO Back pain sufferers on 12:52 - Nov 21 by Hong_Kong_Bluey |
So interesting to read of the same experiences I've had, As you slowly correct 30 odd years of poor posture and incorrect movement patterns by strengthening key muscles, I've invariably hurt another. opposing or connected muscle.
But i've found by being aware of how the new injury occurred, you can actually use that pain to improve your movement patterns further.
I'm 8 years into this now at 54 years of age, and i'll never stop learning because each step continues to make me move better and reduce the chronic pain further.
I started yoga a year ago so can also concur that's a great tool. Although a personal yoga coach who understands incorrect movement patterns and how to correct them has been invaluable.
Good luck to the op with the journey. Best to know early on there's no quick fixes. But there's so much more information around nowadays than when I started, it's easier to progress faster. I made MANY mistakes along the way. |
Very true. And diagnostic aids like MRI scanning weren't around in the early 1970s either, when my back problems first started manifesting - they would have saved years of trial & error approach to treatments | |
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 19:42 - Nov 21 with 906 views | Vaughan8 |
I know this isn't the same but i'd like to think its similar. I too have an office job and spend days looking at a screen. I have had terrible problems with my upper back/Neck.
I have monthly physio just to "loosen" it but my main help has been building up muscle in the areas I need it and obviously paying attention to how i'm sitting.
So As people have said, for me, it has been doing exercises (over a long period of time!) that has helped, however, that might not be your problem.
ALso, it took me about 3 or 4 Physios before I got a "good" one who I trust. Can you believe one Physio just basically gave up after 6 sessions....! At the time it was devastating as I was in a lot of pain but I look back now at how bad (and funny) that is. [Post edited 21 Nov 2024 19:42]
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| FAO Back pain sufferers on 20:30 - Nov 21 with 846 views | TheBlueGnu |
You could try Geoffrey Whitehead's Lumbago Emporium in Gedgrave. | |
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