live with pain in everyday life cant find meds to help only take edge of temporarily scoliosis,sciatica,strugglr to fulfil work commitments does any one suffer this and find a comfort
2007-05-27 14:38:41 · 3 answers · asked by JOHN P 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I work as a physical therapist and there are strategies to reduce your pain. Get with a good PT - not a hospital PT, but one that works at a clinic. Hospital PT's lack good ortho skills. However, with that diagnosis you will have some pain (Sorry). The best thing you can do is keep your weight down - most back pain can be greatly reduced by losing weight. I say this because most Americans are either obese or overweight. Good luck to you.
2007-05-27 14:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by griggs5252002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had some of the same problems when I worked out alot. However, ( and I know this sounds dumb) when I quit the running and retired and got rid of the gun belt and equipment. I feel much better.
Definitely see a bone Doc and other specialists. Its possible you may have a problem with a hip joint. Most of my pain was in the sacro-illial region but also have had occasional sciatica. Nothing bad but I am now overweight so any problem I have now are probably weight related. I do have slight scoliosis also and momma always told me to stand straight too.
Seeing a good Chiropractor probably would hurt either but most MD's do not see eye to eye with Chiros. Sounds like its time for a complete checkup w/ xrays, blood the whole 9 yards. I am only 54 and dont know how old you are so am assuming you're closer to my age.
I wish you luck. Back and leg pain can make life pretty crummy.
2007-05-27 14:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from Chiropractors
Talk to a good Orthopedic Dr. There are actually exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles controlling your lower back. This helped my wife.
2007-05-27 14:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋