This pain is constant, and I have lived with it for 5 years.
I have seen a General Practitioner, had X-rays, and the results were negative for anything an X-ray could see.
What should I do? I went to a Pilates class tonight and could not do the things on my back because it hurt so much, and I want to get rid of this pain.
2007-02-15 14:59:04 · 5 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
By the way, I do not have pain shooting down my leg-just pain in this area. It feels like someone is sticking a gun in my sacral.
2007-02-15 15:02:10 · update #1
I would get your x-rays and take them to a chiropractor. Doctors will look for fractures or major injuries, where a chiropractor will look at the condition/curves in your spine. I've had headaches and neckaches for years and I wish I would have gone to a chiropractor sooner because it turns out I'm losing the curve in my neck and I'm only 25. Chiropractors are seen as someone you see only when it hurts a lot, but don't put it off-they're specialists on this kind of thing. My doctor just kept giving me pain medication for my head and neck aches-so you can't always trust their judgement-get a second opinion.
2007-02-15 15:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by MichelleAkaMich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a car wreck and had similar problems for 4 years. I had MRIs, went to a chiropractor, and still nothing was found. I mean, I couldn't even lie down at night or be at work without major pain. I was totally suffering and the doctors acted like I was crazy because they couldn't find anything wrong with me. I happened to move to a city that had a good yoga program so I started going and within 3 weeks (twice a week) most of my pain was gone. I'm not saying it works for everyone but this honestly worked for me and it's been 5 years now and I do not have the pain. I prefer Kripalu yoga because it is the most therapeutic. I definitely wouldn't recommend doing pilates for the problem because pilates is more aerobic and muscle-building. Sounds like you need stretching so your spine can heal. I included the link to help you find a teacher/studio.
If you try it, let me know how it goes. Good luck!
2007-02-15 17:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by GranolaGurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about going to the doctor and having it xrayed before doing anything. I believe in Chiropractors but I went to one who treated my back pain and I had a fractured spine.. so be careful..Could many things..Bone spurs, Lack of B vitamins, muscle spasms. Check it out first then decide.
2007-02-15 15:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by commonsense2265 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preferably one who uses an activator instead of manual manipulation (my preference)
Get a massage
Read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches about muscles, pain and referred pain. And how to fix it 75% success rate.
2007-02-15 16:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing your GP is fine but you should see an orthopedic surgeon. I had a similar situation but mine was Lumbar 1, 3, & 5. Turnes out they were fractured. The orthopedic surgeon found it.
2007-02-15 17:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-20 10:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by brandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is hardly any roll of allopathy.
Heat pads and massage can help.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. If there is painful nodule treat it, pain will vanish.
2007-02-16 00:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋