Severe back pain... need advice

Hi all!


I have had a lot of back pain over the last 12 years. When we were in the US, I went to a chiropractor for several months hoping for relief, but it didn't help at all. He took x-rays, though, and said that I have a mild form of scoliosis and my body is all out of alignment.


Anyway, over the last several months, I have had problems even standing up straight after sitting or lying down for long periods of time. It takes me a minute to work through the pain. These last 2 weeks I have been in constant pain with that and with sciatic nerve pain.


I've been stretching, using heating pads, and taking panadol/pain relief, and it's just not helping.


My hubby thinks that it would be pointless to see a doctor since they would tell me to do the same things I am already doing. But I just can't live with this pain. I don't know who to see or where to go or what to do. We don't have a lot of money, so expensive treatments are not an option.


Does anyone have any advice??

Thanks.

Have you tried an Osteopath? I too have been going to a chiro for many years back home for migraine, back & neck pain. I did manage it okay, but since moving to HK, i couldn't find a chiro and instead was put onto an osteo and i have to say I was very impressed and found that treatment better than chiro.


I have been seeing her now for a while and now my newborn son goes there and she has worked wonders on both of us. Let me know if you want more details and i'll pm you. Anything is worth a try, backpain is so debilitating.

Yes, please pm me! Any help in appreciated!!

Thanks, all, for the advice. I did go to our doc yesterday and she gave me some stronger meds along with a muscle relaxant to take at night. Today I am feeling so much better. Not 100% by a long shot, but better. She did tell me to watch my posture and work on correcting that, along with proper lifting etc. I realize that I really do need to strengthen my core muscles and back muscles, otherwise I'll be having this pain again.


Thanks again for the advice. I appreciate it!

I had really bad back pain a few years ago...for quite a number of years.. One time I couldnt even stand up after sitting down on the sofa...lightening bolt of pain is all is the best description ! I was only about 28 at the time too, and not really overweight.


One doctor gave me some musicle relaxants / anti inflamatory drugs...and referred for physio which didn't help at all (made it worse, if anything).


Another doctor simply asked me if I did any exercise....Was a bit peaved at his comment...as I was so convinced there must be something medically wrong with me how could exercise help?! I just got charged 500$ for somebody to tell me i need more exercise !


Anyway was worth a try and I have to say he was spot on....it has cured my problems completely.


I find running is the best and also swimming. Now I'm fitter, healhier and no more back pain !

I also have back pain for many years; my colleague applied a spinal alignment technique called Dorn Method on me. It really works wonders! She also taught me some self help techniques to self- realign my spine from time to time. You can click on this link for more info. www.dorn-method.com.

I agree with the running. I have had back pain for years and the only thing that really works is to run - not walk. If I don't run for a few days and sit for too long a period, I have terrible pain. A thirty minute light jog a few times a week does wonders for my back.

You might also try a non-impact excercise. It will have the same effect of pain relief with out impact. I am a karate teacher here in Hong Kong.

Here is a bit about our system:


Shorin Ryu karate is from Okinawa, not Japan, and is a traditional style. It was heavily influenced by the Shaolin Monks of China who traveled often to Okinawa. As a traditional style, the emphasis is on the student's self-development, both mentally and physically. The training develops confidence, focus, discipline and physical stamina.


Shorin Ryu karate training promotes peace, harmony and balance in life. The objective is to help children become stronger, more confident and happy about themselves. There are no tournaments or tests where students must fight each other. Rather, they are taught to help each other develop good karate technique.


This is not an aggressive style, but it is a very powerful style. The focus is on self-defense and self-development. So, we do many karate exercises and kata in order to develop perfect technique. This helps students develop powerful techniques that can be used in self-defense. But since there is no free sparring, Shorin Ryu has proven itself to be very safe and the students of Sensei Kleusch have never had a serious injury during his classes.


You may contact me for futher details if you like at L2Kscuba@hotmail.com


Good Luck,

Sensei Kleusch