Any Back Pain Remedies?

[Mvmnts]

Strength training under the guidance of a competent trainer is the solution here. I could not agree more with what BowHuntPhysio said as well about cutting to the chase. MDs are for sick people, and you're not sick, just undertrained and/or not moving right.

 

[Keeptrying]

Strength training under the guidance of a competent trainer is the solution here. I could not agree more with what BowHuntPhysio said as well about cutting to the chase. MDs are for sick people, and you're not sick, just undertrained and/or not moving right.

Absolutely. PT, chiropractor, and strength training have me free from back pain after years of suffering.

Not as easy as, "Do more core work!", but close.

 

[backsmasher23]

Oh boy....where to start....How about the phrase, "PICK YOUR DOCTOR, PICK YOUR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT"

 

[backsmasher23]

Most of the time this is how the process goes. "Patient goes to primary care physician and has back pain. PCP orders x-rays and which will show nothing most of the time other than a little wear and tear, they will then refer you to a Spine Specialist MD or directly to PT. When you go to Ortho MD they will look at the x-rays and say you have some wear and tear (normal at 55 years old) so they then may order an MRI. In the mean time why dont we try PT, chiropractic, medications, injections, massage, or any other host of modalities."

As you imagine this can be a lengthy process and drives health care costs up. Why see two MD's and recieve no treatment when you can see 1 PT and get a durable fix? I am not saying there is no vaule in getting an MD's opinion on this, however many PT's now have doctoral level training and are truly the experts in DIAGNOSING and TREATING many spinal pathologies. Pennsylvania, and all 49 other states to some extent, have direct access laws which allow PT's to treat patients without a referral. This is a soapbox item for me so I apologize for the lengthy response.

It sounds like a lot of people on this forum should be looking for a quality PT to work with. Best of luck!

Very much a soapbox moment here, sounds like a recent graduate, cure cancer and dementia type of PT..... PT is an option, just as are injections (depending on severity) Chiropractic (depending on the exact condition, cause, duration) and so is the gym/strength training options.

Obviously a chiropractor by trade, but a medical realist...find someone you trust to get you to the right professional that will help your condition. I refer to PT's and get a lot of referrals from them, helps when you have a large patient base and community that trusts you. I also get a lot of referrals from MD's that know I don't BS the patient, don't tell them they need 36 visits on the first treatment day. That's Ludacris and people realize that a general rule of thumb works for only a select group, everyone is different. PRN or patient returns as needed goes a long way these days.

 

[fwagner]

Step 1: Don't go to a elk hunting forum for medical advice
Step 2: Delete the word Chiropractor from you memory, they are quacks
Step 3: Schedule a Physical Therapy appointment
Step 4: Do what the PT tell you to do
Step 5: Feel better

 

[huronmtns]

Chiropractors do have a roll in positive spine outcomes. Early degenerative Facet/Pars defects can cause spinal misalignment and are often quickly remedied with a spinal manipulation.

 

[Keeptrying]

Chiropractors do have a roll in positive spine outcomes. Early degenerative Facet/Pars defects can cause spinal misalignment and are often quickly remedied with a spinal manipulation.

There is no doubt my chiropractor helped me. Lived with a lot of pain for a long time due to a very rough stretch in my younger years. He has helped me since with a variety of problems.

 

[kstitz]

I have had back problems for many years from my low back to my scull. Dislocating rids in my upper spine was would happen probably once every 30 - 60 days for about 15 years. I have gone to chiropractors for over 20. Although the chiropractic was helpful when I was in pain, it never cured my problems. Every time I would see the chiro he would tell me my hips were out of alignment and give me an adjustment which would give me relieve for up to a week. I 2013 I herniated a disc in my neck which caused me alot of pain and discomfort in my upper spin and scapula region. At the same time my low back was so bad that every time I put on my shoes I prayed that it would not go out.

My wife researched treatments for slipped ribs and found Prolotherapy. She found a Dr. in the area who performed it so I made am appointment. I was initially looking for some relief for my slipped ribs and impingement at my scapula. I was a little confused when the Dr. insisted on examining my sacrum. After the examination he explained to me that my sacrum was out of alignment and was torque on my spine which was causing my slipped ribs. He explained to me that I had at some point injured the ligaments that hold the sacrum in place which resulted in my sacrum not being stable. He told me that the other problems that I was having were a result of my unstable sacrum.

I have Been seeing Dr. Clark for 3 years now & Prolotherapy has been nothing short of a miracle. I no longer have slipped ribs or neck pain. I seldom have low back pain & if I do I make an appointment and walk out of his office back in alignment and feeling relief immediately.


Prolotherapy is a natural treatment that gives your body the tools to heal itself. I had a chiro tell me I had scoliosis, I had a doc tell me I had degenerative disc disease. Turns out all of my problems were caused by an unstable sacrum.

I have friends with severe back problems that still will not follow my advice and go see a prolotherapist. So I am sure I have wasted my time by giving you this advice but it have had such amazing results that I can not help but share my experience.

 

[Keeptrying]

Interesting reading, kstitz. Read up a bit on disorders of the sacrum and prolotherapy.

First I have heard of it.

 

[brymoore]

I think my chiro made a minor injury into a major one.

 

[standard_lengthy]

Go to the root of the problem. Have you been working your core? Situps planks and other abdominal workouts will create yin for your yang. If you flex your bicep, your tricep relaxes. Same thing back and abs, sort of

 

[kstitz]

I was a trainer for 12 years have always worked out so core strength was not my problem. All the core work in the world will not stabilize your sacrum.

My shoulders were also killing me, I had 2 prolotherapy treatments and they are better then they have been in years.

If more people knew about prolotherapy there would be far fewer surgeries.

 

[C17loadclear]

Chiropractor worked for me...my back was out so bad and I had tried everything...Motrin, pt, muscle relaxer,...finally went to the back cracker and it was incredible...if your out of wack it makes a big difference