Time to address my Back Issue(s)
MostlyWater
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I fell on the ice in January and my back got a lot better but not completely better, and lately it's been a little worse.
Time for a game plan. I'm seeing a chiropractor tomorrow!
Time for a game plan. I'm seeing a chiropractor tomorrow!
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Hope it helps! I've been improving with massages, but about ready to try a chiropractor too. Makes it hard to keep up with regular walks, exercise. It will get better!0
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thank you !!!!0
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I herniated 3 discs about 9 years ago and was really incapacitated by it for a long time. I tried everything, physical therapy, chiropractors, cortizone shots.............all of it only gave me temporary relief.
Two years ago I started swimming at the gym and then hired a personal trainer who was also a physical therapist, they call her Doc at my gym. She worked with me for a year and through stretching, exercise to develop my core muscles and strengthen my hips I am now almost pain free and my left leg, which was numb and I was barely able to lift, is now just as strong my right leg.
It took a lot of patience and hard work and someone who really knew what she was doing, but I thank my lucky stars everyday that I found her.
I hope the chiropractor helps but if it doesn't keep looking for solutions....sometimes they appear when you don't really expect them to.
BTW, the swimming helped a lot too.0 -
The pool might be good for you.0
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Chiropractors can be very helpful. As can acupuncture. I hope you will be able to get some relief soon.0
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Physical therapy, osteopathic manipulation, therapeutic massage, and getting stronger have all helped my back in the past. Currently having some (fairly minor, yet annoying) issues . . . my osteopath says it's probably my body trying to find a new, comfortable equilibrium after my having lost 54 pounds - weight distribution is quite different. Good luck!0
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Lift.
Lift heavy.
Lift often.0 -
Lots of good suggestions here. My back pain is almost completely gone after losing 75 lbs. and getting healthy. I find lifting weights mind-numbingly boring, so not for everyone, Find what works for you. Yoga is another thought.0
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After my 4th visit to the chiropractor, he suggested that I do more pilates to help strengthen my back. I was anyway going once a week but now I'll step it up.
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MostlyWater wrote: »After my 4th visit to the chiropractor, he suggested that I do more pilates to help strengthen my back. I was anyway going once a week but now I'll step it up.
It can't hurt !
It's amazing how much you realize that certain muscles support your back after you injure it. I've been lucky and have gone quite a while since having issues with my back, and have to attribute part of that to the weight loss and spending more time working on my core.
The last I went to the doctor I was told that back surgery at some point in my life was almost a certain thing. I'd rather prove him wrong given the option.0 -
MostlyWater wrote: »After my 4th visit to the chiropractor, he suggested that I do more pilates to help strengthen my back. I was anyway going once a week but now I'll step it up.
It can't hurt !
I have at home a "Malibu Pilate chair" It comes with a DVD. U might look in to this
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Yeah, well .....
It's been a month. I'm not better.
I am giving up my heavy weights and doing more barre burn, more pilates. Today I did The Deep Extreme and I'm going to continue to Spin for cardio.
He agrees with me to give it until the end of the year .....
Then, I guess I can look forward to physical therapy !!!!0 -
So sorry, hope things get better.0
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Thank you.
It's actually not so terrible ... my gym offers Barre Burn, many kinds of pilates and yoga, and even Barefoot Cardio as well as The Deep Extreme. And I spin of course. I'm still in the gym 6 days a week. I'm just not doing any heavy weight classes.
I'm not in a lot of pain. I just can't do everything that I want to.
And except for Spin, I don't have to bring sneakers or wrist supports to the gym so my bag is a ton lighter; and I don't sweat enough to have to shower and wash and dry my hair each time ...
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That program of classes you designed for your needs looks good. I had to look up Deep Extreme. Barre Burn looks fun. I loved yoga but got away from it for a while and want to get back. 0
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Yesterday I did Liquid Strength. Weird names make it fun !!!0
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My wife is a physical therapist. She has her license, but does other things now. She started in a hospital, but after a few years got frustrated because she spent a lot of time filling out insurance forms and was unable to do things that would get people better because insurance would not pay for that nonsense. She spent about 12 years working at swimming pools and had tremendous succee because she could spend 45 minutes with a person a couple times a week and address their problem. I really like luluina's testomny above because she was able to find a person who would help her and work with her individually. I think the key to having success is working with a knowledgable person one on one.0
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My wife is a physical therapist. She has her license, but does other things now. She started in a hospital, but after a few years got frustrated because she spent a lot of time filling out insurance forms and was unable to do things that would get people better because insurance would not pay for that nonsense. She spent about 12 years working at swimming pools and had tremendous succee because she could spend 45 minutes with a person a couple times a week and address their problem. I really like luluina's testomny above because she was able to find a person who would help her and work with her individually. I think the key to having success is working with a knowledgable person one on one.
That's interesting Mccmack because the trainer who helped me was actually a physical therapist who gave that up to become a trainer so she could spend more time with people overcoming injuries or surgery. She just got tired of the 4 to 6 weeks of PT that insurance would pay for.........it wasn't long enough to get people well.
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All pt's are well educated and extremely knowledgeable. I think it is quite common for these people to be frustrated by the insurance system. If you can find one to spend time with, they will get you better. Glad you found someone.0
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My hubby's been a physician for almost 30 years now. Don't even get me started on paper work/computer entry, insurance companies and medical industry. It's so different than it was 30 years ago. I have to say that we didn't encourage either son to go into the medical field. It's a bit sad to think that sometimes people have to go into non-medical positions to actually help people. Though, seriously do appreciate the people that are willing to make the change to make a difference.0
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Today I bought a weight belt. It's supposed to help support the back. I'm not too excited about it.0
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