Ok I have scoliosis and I have to see a chiropractor twice a week. My back hurts very very bad most of the day. I can't walk around and for long periods of time without siiting down. I don't like having to take pain killers all of the times so I stay in pain.
I'm only a teenager and this pain has really effected my life. I can no longer participate in sports anymore because of the never ending pain. A car wreck a year ago damaged my back even more. I exercise 30 minutes every day to stay in good shape. And I eat healthy foods.
Is there any way to help my back, or do I have to live with this?
2006-11-28 03:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by Manx 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Thank You to everyone who has taken the time to answer my question. Any bit of info is greatly appreciated!
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2006-11-28 11:34:57 · update #1
I would suggest you seek a trained massage therapist to work in conjunction with your chiropractor. If you can get the muscles in your back to release some of the tension they are putting on your spine, it might help to make the chiropractic adjustments more effective. Sounds like you could have some spastic muscles in your back, and massage would definately help in that area, besides the fact that massage is very beneficial for circulation, and a state of relaxation. Hope this info. helps. I'm a certified massage therapist with a couple of clients that suffer from scoliosis. God Bless.
2006-11-28 03:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by thatotherchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cameron, if the ankle is seriously injured then get it seen by either a podiatrist or orthopedist immediately. Sprains are nothing to deal with by yourself. If the sprain is a grade II or worse then you will indeed need medical care. Until you can get to a doctor use the system of Rest by staying off the ankle or using crutches, Ice to reduce the swelling and to manage the pain- 20 minutes 4 times a day, Compression in the form of an elastic bandage that is wrapped in a figure 8 pattern and not just wrapped around the ankle, and Elevation by that it meant that the ankle should be placed in a position where it is higher than the heart.
2016-05-22 22:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
besides the chiropractor are you going for massage therapy?
The theory is the chiropractor is realigning your back, the MT will help with the muscles to keep you in alignment. Also a lot of moist heat but dont lay on it because heat rises and you can do more damage then good.
2006-11-28 03:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by ShariSiggies 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of us are not aware why in the old days, our ancestors did not have backache. They hardly slept on bed with mattress. They did hard manual work daily and walk long distance. Yet, seldom heard they had backache. The simple term is because they slept on hard piece of planks, or their house floors made of planks of wood. When we sleep or lie down our body on a piece of plank of wood, we actually straightened our spine to its normal position. If we are suffering from backache, it is good for us to rest our body on a piece of plank. It will automatically cure or remedied the pain. As such, why don't U give a try. It really works.
2006-11-28 04:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by atbt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try back rub and heat.
I use a hot shower on my sholders when they and my upper back hurt.
Sometimes a heating pad is also a help and of course exersies while your muscles are warm to help them streach
2006-11-28 03:21:00 · answer #5 · answered by Wicked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋