I often get a really stiff neck, and a pain that goes all the way down from my neck to the bottom of my shoulder blade, it feels like a tight string so I am assuming it is muscular pain. I hurt my back in a riding accident, my head snapped back and all the top vertebrae got crushed together. This happened several years ago but I have never fully recovered from it. The result is that I also get pain in my backbone between my shoulder blades. I think it is possible the 2 are connected, since one of my shoulders now hangs lower than the other as I ripped all the tendons in my neck.
What I would like to know, is how I can strengthen all the muscles in my back, neck and shoulders to make them even again, as I think this would help. (I can't afford to go to a physio, or I would).
Any suggestions on how to do this or any other ideas much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
2007-01-01 05:44:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Hello!
It seems that your early recovery was not treated properly and now you suffer a chronic condition.This is the real meaning of "bad karma" :)
Well first you need to know what is your exact problem...
MRI, Xrays and clinical and postural RoM (range of motion), palpation assessment are perfect for it.
Whatever is your decision, try first osteopathy (Muscle energy etc...) and remedial massage (myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy) for the pain that you feel that "goes down".
Students from remedial massage schools can really help you for FREE with their safe techniques and proper advice from their own tutors! Just search the www.theisrm.com and find a remedial massage school near to you!
You can also book just 30 minutes with a professional remedial masseur and he/she can tell you exactly where and how to stretch according to your specific needs!
It s important to know that first you need to gently stretch the eventual tight or shortened muscles before you strengthen the weak ones.
Only when the tight muscles are really elongated and relaxed you can safely strenghten the weak ones.
I hope this suggestions might help you!
I'm sure you ll get better soon! Good Luck!
Giulio
DipNLSSM MISRM
2007-01-02 12:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puffy is absolutely correct. You need to see a medical professional. DO NOT attempt any exercise or solution on your own before a thorough and complete evaluation has been made.
You may want to seek the services of a highly qualified osteopathic physician who performs, on a regular basis, manual therapy which should include cranial osteopathy. This is a doctor who can order X-rays, MRIs, write prescriptions, etc, basically does all that an MD can do, but performs hands-on work and, in your case, should specialize in the neuro-muscular system.
Other modalities to investigate, in cooperation with your doctor: medical massage therapy, CranialSacral Therapy, deep tissue massage, acupuncture, BioSync (if you're lucky enough to have a practitioner in your area), neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, physical therapy. Some or all of these therapies will be helpful in releasing the trauma patterns/pain being held in your tissues. Also, check with your doctor on some good nutritional supplements to expedite the healing, restoration and rejuvenation of your entire body.
If you don't have insurance and can't get the money for these therapies, please do speak with the practitioners. Many practitioners are willing to give a discounted rate or work out a payment plan.
Listed below are some resources for you to explore.
HANG IN THERE!!!
Best of luck to you and get well soon!
Massage Therapist
2007-01-01 09:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix Rising 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely agree with Puffy that no-one here can or should diagnose you without an examination. And don't do any heavy exercise until you've got it sorted out.
However. I would include a McTimoney chiropracter in your list of people to consult.
If the pain persists after you've had manipulation and muscle work, then see a craniosacral therapist or a cranial osteopath.
I do know what I'm on about having had many years of back pain resolved by McTimoney and cranial work.
2007-01-01 07:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do sympathise with your problem, and I also believe that there's plenty we can do for ourselves when it comes to back problems.
Try this site:
http://www.drbookspan.com/NeckPainArticle.html
Someone very kindly sent it to me recently, and I've started doing some of the suggested exercises(please scroll right down the page for more links), and paying attention to my own posture - the results are immediate and pretty amazing.
Of course, if there's been an injury, a professional advice, if at all possible to attain, would be useful, in order that you don't do yourself any further injury. Meanwhile, take it easy, see how your body reacts to certain movements... stop as soon as it starts feeling overstretched... do a little bit more the next day, and so on.
Best of luck:)
2007-01-01 05:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Klara B. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but I had the same type of injury and the only thing that relieved the pain was surgery. You may have herniated discs which causes nerves to be irritated from pressure. I walked around liek this for a year before the doc did an MRI and said "wow! You NEED surgery!" It took aboput a year to recover, but the pain is mostly gone and my quality of life has improved. Have you had an MRI done?
2007-01-01 05:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by ouch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stop watching so much TV it is not good for your posture.
You can do physio on your own, all it takes is will power.
Start with simple routines and increase the repetitions as your strength increases.
Read some body building magazines to see how these monsters nourish, maintain and create their temples.
2007-01-01 06:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puffy is quite correct. You need to see a doctor.
Besides, I could "pretend" to be a doctor and give you incorrect information that could turn out to be quite harmful in this instance.
If you are injured that you can't work, look up workman's compensation for financial assistance, and/or Medicare. If you are outside of the United States, your government might have a similar program.
2007-01-01 05:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a physiotherapist.
NO ONE on here is qualified to give you advice about damaged vertebrae without an examination and x-ray results.
2007-01-01 05:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by puffy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sue the other person invovled in the crash to get the money for the treatment you need. There are loads of lawyers that work on no win no fee basis
2007-01-01 05:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do the 7 minutes save my back exercise
2007-01-01 06:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Botar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋