Who has back problems

[BFYOOT]

hey fellas, sympathy seriously with the back pain, can start to ruin your life. I am currently working in the health field and have a background in rehab/exercise prescription. Here's some tips for you:
a. don't automatically think physio's are the bees knees, and conversly dont write off chiro's, they both serve a purpose. Physio's primarily work with muscles and their function, therefore back strains/muscle weaknesses are well served. Chiro's focus on the skeleton, and are great if the problem is a dislocated/subluxed vertebrae/rib.
b. another option is an osteopath. Osteo's are basically a chiro and physio in one (very generalised definition!!) and can work with both the skeleton and muscles in one. Very useful when you are unsure of the cause.
c. strengthening and stability are very important. Core stability is much more important than a six pack, as the stability muscles are predominantly deeper. Yoga/Pilates/Swiss Ball exercises and generally trying to maintain good posture (Im 6'5 so know how hard this is) through the day.
d. exercise- swimming and hydrotherapy are great due to being non-weightbearing.(this is where physio's are excellent), plus trying to stretch or change position every half hour to hour when at work if possible.
e. if still in doubt, get your feet checked out by a podiatrist, who can look at the way you wallk/run/stand. Incorrect foot positions (especially too much rolling in) can rotate the legs and hips and place extra pressure on the back muscles.

Hope this helps at least one of you, but the most important thing to remember is there is no one answer, and fixing back pain takes a lot of self-work too, not just relying on specialist treatment.

My back is now sore from sitting down and typing!!!!!

[paule11]

Originally Posted by flappist

Being a shortarse 6'2" I have had the odd back/neck problem over the years. Tried chiro and physio etc and it was all a waste. If it worked at all it was temporary.
It got so bad in 2004 that I was going to sell the GT-P because it hurt when I drove it especially changing gears.

A friend suggested bowen therapy and I told her "no witch doctors".
One extra painfull day I bit the bullet and went to the "witch doctor".
What they do is extra weird the push and prod and when I left $40 lighter I thought I had been scammed again.

BUT

It worked. Bloody amazing AND it was 100% medibank private refunded.

It may not work for you but it did for me and it cost nothing so it might be worth a try.

I used to think these alternative healing things were crap like fortune telling or horoscopes but after experiencing different treatments reiki pranic healing acupuncture it all works and you get to meet good looking sheilas

[gtfpv]

justy a reminder not to lift too much weight . my back is quite strong . but my stomach popped out a hernia . , was agony , and surgury was worse . took 2 years for strength to return to normal. i'm over being strong now .
i'm sure hurting your back would be worse . and a life time of worry and suffering , with degeneration . nobody needs it.

[normxb]

The "LATEST WONDER DRUG" is called "LYRICA" for Back & Muscle Pain . IF the Doctor tries to give it to you "DON'T TOUCH IT" . It was given to me for muscle pain last Mar/Apr , I took it for 23 days and still have 2/3 the Side Effects 8 months later . The Specialist said "Only Minimal Side Effects" Try this for size when I researched it :-

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Lyrica

Fluid Retenton All have it in varying degrees , one guy went from 110lb to 185lb in 6 months ( I was 53-54 kg's for 25 yrs , in 6 weeks I was 76 kg's and can't get rid of it )
2/3 Appitite huge increase 1/3 loss of appitite , but still put on weight .
8/10 got slight relief from it , but over 2/3 have stopped due to side effects .

Most common

Dry Mouth
Lack of concentration
Confusion
Feeling “Foggy” all the time
Turned aggressive
Swollen feet ( I can only wear Ugg boots , shoes don't fit )
Can’t stay awake , ( short sleeps 1 hr to 3 hrs , 24 hrs a day )
Severe Depression (All) A couple of patients contemplated Suicide !!!!!
Eyesight problems (Most) I still can't read without a magnifying glass , sometimes even to see the computer monitor
Instead of “pain peaks” , constant pain at lower level
Severe Bruising for no reason .
Short term memory loss .
Don't know what time of day or night it is .
Balance problems ..Most describe as being “Drunk”
“Flu like” symptoms .
Wheezing
Distended Belly. ( I went from 73cm to 107 )... and the list goes on ....:
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The cure is worse than the original complaint

Just Google "Lyrica - side effects"

Originally Posted by Cowboy

To any young blokes reading this thread. Please learn from my mistakes.

-you are not bulletproof
-you don't have to prove anything, looking like a bit of a pansy now is worth it to save your back
-if having problems, seek advice early
-there is only prevention, there is no cure
-lift properly, your back may be strong now but they do wear out

Sorry to get all preachy but if someone had told me these things 15 years ago I wouldn't be talking about this right now.,

I'll vouch for that .

Originally Posted by Van D

At the age of 18 my back was pretty much rooted from lifting heavy music gear,

Yes mate , Every muso's nightmare .....there is no safe/easy way to carry it . Hazard of the job .

I think this says it all ...
Pregabalin, marketed by Pfizer as Lyrica, is a prescription medication used to treat back pain , neuropathic pain in people with diabetes (DPN) and shingles (PHN) and as an adjunct therapy for people with partial seizures. After a long battle for FDA approval, the agency finally approved Lyrica in December 2004 I know this is American , but it's here now ,,,

Norm

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by normxb

The "LATEST WONDER DRUG" is called "LYRICA" for Back & Muscle Pain . IF the Doctor tries to give it to you "DON'T TOUCH IT" . It was given to me for muscle pain last Mar/Apr , I took it for 23 days and still have 2/3 the Side Effects 8 months later . The Specialist said "Only Minimal Side Effects" Try this for size when I researched it :-

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Lyrica

Fluid Retenton All have it in varying degrees , one guy went from 110lb to 185lb in 6 months ( I was 53-54 kg's for 25 yrs , in 6 weeks I was 76 kg's and can't get rid of it )
2/3 Appitite huge increase 1/3 loss of appitite , but still put on weight .
8/10 got slight relief from it , but over 2/3 have stopped due to side effects .

Most common

Dry Mouth
Lack of concentration
Confusion
Feeling “Foggy” all the time
Turned aggressive
Swollen feet ( I can only wear Ugg boots , shoes don't fit )
Can’t stay awake , ( short sleeps 1 hr to 3 hrs , 24 hrs a day )
Severe Depression (All) A couple of patients contemplated Suicide !!!!!
Eyesight problems (Most) I still can't read without a magnifying glass , sometimes even to see the computer monitor
Instead of “pain peaks” , constant pain at lower level
Severe Bruising for no reason .
Short term memory loss .
Don't know what time of day or night it is .
Balance problems ..Most describe as being “Drunk”
“Flu like” symptoms .
Wheezing
Distended Belly. ( I went from 73cm to 107 )... and the list goes on ....:
------------------------------------------------------------------
The cure is worse than the original complaint

Just Google "Lyrica - side effects"



I'll vouch for that .


Yes mate , Every muso's nightmare .....there is no safe/easy way to carry it . Hazard of the job .

I think this says it all ...
Pregabalin, marketed by Pfizer as Lyrica, is a prescription medication used to treat back pain , neuropathic pain in people with diabetes (DPN) and shingles (PHN) and as an adjunct therapy for people with partial seizures. After a long battle for FDA approval, the agency finally approved Lyrica in December 2004 I know this is American , but it's here now ,,,

Norm

if i were you , i'd be contacting a medical lawyer. face to face.