tex Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 the last resort would be surgery tho of any sort - you have to recover from that experience too on top of the original injury! i would however well recommend strengthening your leg / hip / lower joints by using gentle weight lifts - so you move from the knee down back and forth in a normal motion. youll be suprised how much you use your lower body to move that area - and thats not stressing your back at all but insted making you use your muscles there without you knowing. i tried using a machine we have at work that is linked to a computer that tell you how much effort you generate and the machine matches that resistance - so you cant over do it or use too easy weight. it made huge differences because i felt fitter lower down in my body it made me more supported and should stop weak muscles from being damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I know I go on, and on. When I went to my doctor when I ripped the two lower muscles I was sent to the local hospital for an MRIA scan. I was seen straight away and the gave me the images and reported back to my doctor that it was just the torn muscles and no other damage. The only problem I have with the French medical system is there willingness to do everything and straight away. I had to refuse a suggested hospital visit to the cardioligist 2 weeks ago as He will only tell us what we already know, When I explained my attitude to my doctor he agreed and said he will always refer if he has the slightest concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sRWild Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Talking about backs....off to get an ugly mole thingy cut out of my back today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I had one of those. I tried running it over with the tractor but it was too quick and disappeared down a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richj2 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Tell can you remember 19 years old . I was told to give up my job by my gp which was not really what I needed at 28 and no idea how to do anything else so I thought I'll go see one of these crapopraters but the problem got to the stage of virtual bed bound luckily through my wife's work we discovered that with a referal letter 100£ away you go to bupa. First appointment Tuesday MRI scan Thursday results 3 hrs later booked in for lumber injections on the Saturday morning. Hobbled in with the aid of my wife at 7.30 am and no word of a lie I walked out pain free at 12.30 with no pain an 3 plaster around my bum area. The way the disc had gone manipulation was making it worse by pushing it on my spinal cord so in my opinion when it comes to bother with the part of the body that holds the rest together get a picture before the tools come out. I'm 38 now still doing the same job just greyer in the hair department but that may be due to Kerr Nunn Algar J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I agree no op unless you need it but I did!!!!!! RJ story also illustrates value of MRI where you can see the problem Physio, chiropracters etc all try manipulation etc but that can make things worse IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robo1968 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I second 'Pilates' treatment. Also they are properly qualified and trained in anatomy etc. Same of course goes with physiotherapists. Dont go to a chiropractor as they are basically trained in 'woo'. It is a pseudoscience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Pilates has been recommended to me, but tbh, I know nothing about it and never really looked into it. What's the best way to find out more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Go to the pilates shop Oh, HERE'S one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The NHS has a useful page about the basics. If you'd like to know more please PM me. My wife's a Pilates instructor specialising in remedial work and I'm sure she could give you some useful pointers about finding an appropriate teacher in your area. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well I have been good so far this week with just a little pain first thing getting out of bed. Nearly made the mistake of saying I was stiff in the morning but then realised how childish we all are Just know though that the min I see the sofa and bed at home its gonna start. Thank goodness for 2 nights on the floor in a tent at stoneleigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Get a harder mattress. We've always had a rock hard mattress and, until I tore my muscles, have never had back problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon-nv Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 After prolapsing a disc for the second time and needing to take a couple of months off work, I started doing pilates. I'd spent a fortune on osteopathy and other treatment and had given up hope of playing football again. It was so bad that I'd have gladly settled for just being able to sit down without worry that I'd end up on the floor in agony not being able to get up again! I joined a class and did a 10 week introductory programme. Anyway, I stuck with it long enough to get the right core muscles strong again and managed a few more seasons of football late into my thirties. I still make a point of doing the exercises at home 2 or 3 times a week and it keeps me pain free. Unfortunately, once you've had a serious back problem, you're likely to be at risk of it coming back repeatedly unless you do something to strengthen up your core a bit to help prevent further damage. I'd say I only have to invest about an hour or so a week, but pilates-type exercises really does work and I'd highly recommend them, even if it's the only exercise you've got time for. Most of it's done lying on your back and is slow and controlled, so no need to be super fit. You might feel a bit silly at first turing up to a class to learn the basics, but there's nothing more debilitating and depressing as constant back trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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