Back pain - chiro or physio? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Ella · 06-26-2004, 08:31 PM

Damn, my back hurts and I'm not sure what I have done to it. It's in the middle of my spine and sometimes it hurts so much I can't breath. It's been like this for a couple of days, and I think it was when I was trying to push a shopping trolley up onto the curb on Friday evening. Seriously...it was fine at work....I left...did some shopping...came home and it was hurting.

So....do I see a chiropracter or a physiotherapist? Usually if I have a sore neck or whatever, I head to the physio, but I have never had back pain like this before, so do people generally see a chiro for this type of pain or what?

wonderwench · 06-26-2004, 08:37 PM

It depends upon whether or not muscles or bones are involved. As the injury was caused pushing the shopping trolley, I suspect it is muscular. I'd try a good deep tissue massage as a first step.

Ella · 06-26-2004, 08:45 PM

Hhmmm....massage....hell, you don't need to tell me twice!

Thanks mate.

wonderwench · 06-26-2004, 08:47 PM

You're welcome. My MO, do what feels best first.

:wink:

oane · 06-27-2004, 02:55 AM

See a doctor. It could be serious get MRI done I say.

<p>/Suffering from lower-back pain.

gonadman · 06-27-2004, 05:36 PM

Try an over the counter anti-inflammatory and some heat for a few days- bet that does it!

Doesn't cost much either

bing bing · 06-28-2004, 12:00 AM

I'd personally recommend an Osteopath before either. Much more gentle and specialised treatment for a similar cost.

Ella · 06-28-2004, 03:41 AM

Thanks for the tips, people. I ended up at my usual physiotherapist for an hour this afternoon who did a lot of feeling and rubbing and could not locate any specific area of pain. She suggested it was in my joints (the pain is right under my bra strap) and put these little electrode thingies on with a heat pack for 10 mins, and gave me some stretches to do.

I picked up some Nurofen (anti-inflammatories) tonight and they are working a treat (although it's a damn good reason for the kids to pick up after themselves!). I'll head back on Thursday if it's still tender.

06-26-2004, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Back pain - chiro or physio? Damn, my back hurts and I'm not sure what I have done to it. It's in the middle of my spine and sometimes it hurts so much I can't breath. It's been like this for a couple of days, and I think it was when I was trying to push a shopping trolley up onto the curb on Friday evening. Seriously...it was fine at work....I left...did some shopping...came home and it was hurting. So....do I see a chiropracter or a physiotherapist? Usually if I have a sore neck or whatever, I head to the physio, but I have never had back pain like this before, so do people generally see a chiro for this type of pain or what? __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-26-2004, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Hhmmm....massage....hell, you don't need to tell me twice! Thanks mate. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-27-2004, 02:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
oane Insane	See a doctor. It could be serious get MRI done I say. <p>/Suffering from lower-back pain. __________________ Make me Mad. Make me Sad. Make me feel Alright.

06-27-2004, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
gonadman Psycho Location: Philly	Try an over the counter anti-inflammatory and some heat for a few days- bet that does it! Doesn't cost much either __________________ For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, ...breathlessly. -Carlos Castaneda

06-28-2004, 03:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Thanks for the tips, people. I ended up at my usual physiotherapist for an hour this afternoon who did a lot of feeling and rubbing and could not locate any specific area of pain. She suggested it was in my joints (the pain is right under my bra strap) and put these little electrode thingies on with a heat pack for 10 mins, and gave me some stretches to do. I picked up some Nurofen (anti-inflammatories) tonight and they are working a treat (although it's a damn good reason for the kids to pick up after themselves!). I'll head back on Thursday if it's still tender. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

06-26-2004, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
wonderwench Banned	It depends upon whether or not muscles or bones are involved. As the injury was caused pushing the shopping trolley, I suspect it is muscular. I'd try a good deep tissue massage as a first step.

06-26-2004, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
wonderwench Banned	You're welcome. My MO, do what feels best first. :wink:

06-28-2004, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
bing bing Addict Location: Melbourne, Australia	I'd personally recommend an Osteopath before either. Much more gentle and specialised treatment for a similar cost.