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Title: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 December 2010, 21:22:53
... and I'm in agony tonight! Had acupuncture too which is quite a strange feeling but he's confident he'll get me fixed up eventually.

Down side is the temporary repair I had done on the Rear Exhaust box gave way and the box snapped, dropped down at the front, dug in and damaged the rear bumper :'( :'(

Worse still, I'm in no fit state to repair it (and won't be for a good few weeks :() so have to take it into a garage tomorrow to get it replaced. Not happy that I'm going to be paying through the nose (in comparison with getting an Eternal System) for a back box :'( :'( :'(

Mind you... I'll still get it a little cheaper as it's a mate's garage :y :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 December 2010, 21:25:15
Oh... And he reckons I've pinched a nerve and it has caused the back to spasm. Also noted that my "frame" is well out of alignment after a crash some 11 years ago so he's going to try and put it all right :y :y

I was amazed at how violent he was though, considering the reason for my visit :o :o
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 December 2010, 21:32:51
I hope it works for you (as it didn't for me!)

I needed a set of exercises to build certain muscle groups and to free off the problematic area, thats what finaly sorted it out

Worked well though and I still have to do the exercises occasionaly
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 December 2010, 21:39:34
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I hope it works for you (as it didn't for me!)

I needed a set of exercises to build certain muscle groups and to free off the problematic area, thats what finaly sorted it out

Worked well though and I still have to do the exercises occasionaly

Thankfully it's another mate so he's doing it cheap for me. It's worth a try as I'm in agony! My GP recommended trying it so I'll go through the motions at least :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: albitz on 08 December 2010, 21:45:15
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I hope it works for you (as it didn't for me!)

I needed a set of exercises to build certain muscle groups and to free off the problematic area, thats what finaly sorted it out

Worked well though and I still have to do the exercises occasionaly

Thankfully it's another mate so he's doing it cheap for me. It's worth a try as I'm in agony! My GP recommended trying it so I'll go through the motions at least :y
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I can lend you a clothes peg and a pair of rubber gloves for that job, if it helps. :y........dont see how its going to help your back though. :o :-? :-/


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Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Amigo on 08 December 2010, 23:20:36
Best wishes Paul.  :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: jonnycool on 08 December 2010, 23:25:41
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Oh... And he reckons I've pinched a nerve and it has caused the back to spasm. Also noted that my "frame" is well out of alignment after a crash some 11 years ago so he's going to try and put it all right :y :y

I was amazed at how violent he was though, considering the reason for my visit :o :o
Be careful mate, a workmate a while back had to give up work completely when a chiropracter completely mis-diagnosed the cause of his back pain and dealt with it 'violently'. It was pitiful to see how he turned out  :(
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: feeutfo on 08 December 2010, 23:52:17
Didn't work for me either in the lower back. I have a compressed vertebrae in upper back between shoulder blades and chiropractic does offer relief, but I found a physio who knew the chiropractic "manoeuvres" as well. For me that's what's needed, chiropractic is too violent in the lower back too as a rule but sometimes it's needed to free it off, then physio from there to stop the spasms and seizing up as a result.

But if I was in your shoes at this stage chiropractic wouldn't work this soon after a painful episode, back would be far too tense, and holding in a safe pain free position, no matter how hard I tried relaxing was too painful. Might be a case of getting past this stage let the pain subside and then go for chiro?


Trouble is it's a very individual thing, so can only pass some experiences and hope it may help, it's a case of finding what works for you ateotd. I guess an old injury is the better of the possible causes?

Atb Paul.  :-* 
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 December 2010, 22:58:55
Well... Went for my 4th visit today!

Still not good, but much better than I was a couple of weeks ago :y

As posted in another thread, turns out I've "Slipped a Disc" (which is an incorrect term as it's an impossibility!) and also trapped the sciatic nerve... No wonder I was/am in so much pain :o :o :o

That said... It is improving, slowly. :y :y Another visit on Monday (before Christmas) and then see what he says :(
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: feeutfo on 17 December 2010, 23:03:13
if it is a slipped disc i'd leave the chyro alone tbh. :-?
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: PhilRich on 17 December 2010, 23:16:35
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Well... Went for my 4th visit today!

Still not good, but much better than I was a couple of weeks ago :y

As posted in another thread, turns out I've "Slipped a Disc" (which is an incorrect term as it's an impossibility!) and also trapped the sciatic nerve... No wonder I was/am in so much pain :o :o :o

That said... It is improving, slowly. :y :y Another visit on Monday (before Christmas) and then see what he says :(





I'm not going to teach you to suck eggs Paul, but be careful! Have you been refered by your GP to have a scan done? You really need to know the root cause, i.e. wear & tear, stress displacement, arthritic degeneration etc. before you let anyone loose on your spine! You are correct as to the term 'slipped' disc being a misnomer, they 'bulge' through a weakness in the disc sac & it is this that causes nerve inflamation & sciatica. I have been in chronic pain for 25 years since my spine was damaged in an accident at work & surgery to fuse my lower vertebrae was not successful. Now i'm cursed with degeneration of the discs above the the original damage as they now carry all the stress & load. Modern methods are now far superior but tbh, you need to steer clear of anything that worsens the situation & may lead to later surgery! I hope you are feeling better soon  :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 18 December 2010, 00:00:20
Was advised by the doctor origionally and this guy has X-ray facilities :y

He's convinced it's a combination of whiplash from years ago and wear and tear!

Has made a huge improvement and I can actually feel the improvement.
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Radiomarko on 18 December 2010, 09:29:17
Get yourself a TENS Machine, Llloyds Pharmacy stock them. Works wonders particularly with relief of muscle spasms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation

Get well soon   :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: feeutfo on 18 December 2010, 09:46:12
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Was advised by the doctor origionally and this guy has X-ray facilities :y

He's convinced it's a combination of whiplash from years ago and wear and tear!

Has made a huge improvement and I can actually feel the improvement.
Ah, xray is good news, carry on.!    .... ;D  ;)
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: tunnie on 18 December 2010, 09:54:29
Father T has had the Chiropractor treatment few times, does the tick!
Title: Chiropractor Lawrenceville GA
Post by: pauljackson on 19 December 2010, 14:17:09
Chiropractic care in general is safe when employed skillfully and appropriately. Manipulation is regarded as relatively safe  research literature suggests that chiropractic obtains at least comparable outcomes to alternatives with potential cost savings
nice it is helping you  so one should consult expert.


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Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Gaffers on 19 December 2010, 15:33:00
I once had accupuncture for a back muscule problem which meant I could hardly walk and being in the heath business I was, needless to say, very sceptical.  However it worked a treat and right from the first intervention I noticed a massive improvement, 3 sessions later and I was running again.
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 December 2010, 16:39:27
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Get yourself a TENS Machine, Llloyds Pharmacy stock them. Works wonders particularly with relief of muscle spasms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation

Get well soon   :y

Yep... Got one of them and was helping, although no great help at the moment :y
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 December 2010, 16:40:27
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I once had accupuncture for a back muscule problem which meant I could hardly walk and being in the heath business I was, needless to say, very sceptical.  However it worked a treat and right from the first intervention I noticed a massive improvement, 3 sessions later and I was running again.

Yep... Think acupuncture is fantastic!
Title: Re: Been to the Chiropractor today...
Post by: feeutfo on 19 December 2010, 21:06:25
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I once had accupuncture for a back muscule problem which meant I could hardly walk and being in the heath business I was, needless to say, very sceptical.  However it worked a treat and right from the first intervention I noticed a massive improvement, 3 sessions later and I was running again.

Yep... Think acupuncture is fantastic!
Made cock all difference with me tbh.