MH1 1,866 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Are the chiropractors worth it? My back went yesterday putting my trousers on ffs , Mrs had to do my socks for me and its not much better today with pain down my leg. Was thinking of seeing the Dr this week but don't reckon they'll do much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, MH1 said: Are the chiropractors worth it? My back went yesterday putting my trousers on ffs , Mrs had to do my socks for me and its not much better today with pain down my leg. Was thinking of seeing the Dr this week but don't reckon they'll do much Windolene is the best bet mate. It went as in what went? I can't really comment as I only went the once when I had a sciatica flare up. I think the best bet is to do exercises and stretches that work your core. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MH1 1,866 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Greb147 said: Windolene is the best bet mate. It went as in what went? I can't really comment as I only went the once when I had a sciatica flare up. I think the best bet is to do exercises and stretches that work your core. Pulling my trousers up then felt like a massive shock in my lower back and I could hardly walk for a bit, just had to collapse onto the floor lol. Been loading up with ibuprofen to get through work but don't think its a good long term solution Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,041 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, MH1 said: Are the chiropractors worth it? My back went yesterday putting my trousers on ffs , Mrs had to do my socks for me and its not much better today with pain down my leg. Was thinking of seeing the Dr this week but don't reckon they'll do much Bag of Frozen peas for as long as you can tolerate followed by a hot water bottle, you have pinched your sciatic nerve, when the pinched nerve is released it will be bruised and swollen and hurt for a week or two, hot and cold work as well or better than most other things 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, MH1 said: Pulling my trousers up then felt like a massive shock in my lower back and I could hardly walk for a bit, just had to collapse onto the floor lol. Been loading up with ibuprofen to get through work but don't think its a good long term solution First time it's ever gone then? My prediction is pain..... Do what GM said but look in to doing some stretches and exercises mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,561 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Greb147 said: Windolene is the best bet mate. It went as in what went? I can't really comment as I only went the once when I had a sciatica flare up. I think the best bet is to do exercises and stretches that work your core. The “best” is dedicated anti inflammatory tablets, 500mg pain killers and total rest until it subsides. One Of those support belts from the chemist is also a very good tool while you are letting it heal for just getting about to the kitchen, big etc. Only when it’s healed do you stretch prior to anything that could make it flare up. Theres plenty on YouTube for dedicated back stretches Its a killer, believe me, I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,561 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I’ll also add that tens machines that pregnant women use can also help. Worth the £30 they cost anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Just now, WILF said: The “best” is dedicated anti inflammatory tablets, 500mg pain killers and total rest until it subsides. One Of those support belts from the chemist is also a very good tool while you are letting it heal for just getting about to the kitchen, big etc. Only when it’s healed do you stretch prior to anything that could make it flare up. Theres plenty on YouTube for dedicated back stretches Its a killer, believe me, I know. I never went down the tablet route with any of my flare ups tbh and kinda did think the stretches worked. This is where I think a diagnosis is essential mind, I should really book myself in for a MRI scan but I don't believe I've got a slipped disc, there's another condition called piriformis syndrome which I believe causes my flare ups. Luckily for me I haven't had a bad flare up in quite a long time now, the odd little twinge mind but nothing as bad as before. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,561 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Greb147 said: I never went down the tablet route with any of my flare ups tbh and kinda did think the stretches worked. This is where I think a diagnosis is essential mind, I should really book myself in for a MRI scan but I don't believe I've got a slipped disc, there's another condition called piriformis syndrome which I believe causes my flare ups. Luckily for me I haven't had a bad flare up in quite a long time now, the odd little twinge mind but nothing as bad as before. Like you say, it’s hard to advise until you know how serious it is. My last attack levelled me for 10 days +…….I actually couldn’t walk and I’m pretty good round a bit of pain generally speaking. Touch wood it’s less frequent now because I know how to manage it and I recognise the warning signs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, WILF said: Like you say, it’s hard to advise until you know how serious it is. My last attack levelled me for 10 days +…….I actually couldn’t walk and I’m pretty good round a bit of pain generally speaking. Touch wood it’s less frequent now because I know how to manage it and I recognise the warning signs. Better off getting it seem to so you can fit a treatment plan around the condition. Tbh I hope mine is piriformis as it's easier to manage and with the right treatment can be cured, herniated discs are much harder to cure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,561 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Greb147 said: Better off getting it seem to so you can fit a treatment plan around the condition. Tbh I hope mine is piriformis as it's easier to manage and with the right treatment can be cured, herniated discs are much harder to cure. 20 plus years of shifting tons and tons of kit around has worn mine out…..I don’t need a doctor to tell me the obvious mate although I do take your point. If there’s no obvious reason then see a quack, that’s good advice Theres f**k all they can do ultimately, but you can get a decent prescription of anti inflammatory drugs and that will last most people for ages if they need them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,561 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, sid g said: no wonder your on about jacking the football , I’m alright in that regard mate, seems my legs have caught up with my back and are f****d as well, 10 less yards of pace is a lot less strain on the lower back ! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,041 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, Greb147 said: Better off getting it seem to so you can fit a treatment plan around the condition. Tbh I hope mine is piriformis as it's easier to manage and with the right treatment can be cured, herniated discs are much harder to cure. My L5 is torn into 5 pieces still holding together as one but last mri I had showed up 5 rips almost through to the core, what would be the name of that, ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Greyman said: My L5 is torn into 5 pieces still holding together as one but last mri I had showed up 5 rips almost through to the core, what would be the name of that, ? A fcuked back! I still think barring surgery the treatment for a herniated disc and piriformis syndrome is the same. The problem with a disc problem though is i should imagine you can cause even further damage if you don't get it seen to, piriformis is only an inflamed muscle pressing on the nerve. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,041 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Greb147 said: A fcuked back! I still think barring surgery the treatment for a herniated disc and piriformis syndrome is the same. The problem with a disc problem though is i should imagine you can cause even further damage if you don't get it seen to, piriformis is only an inflamed muscle pressing on the nerve. Have been told it may eventually explode but on the plus side the nerves are so damaged I don’t feel much pain anymore walk with a limp and fall over quite regularly but other than that fit as a fiddle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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