I have a problem with pain my upper back between the shoulder blades, this is usually fine during the day however after going to sleep for around 3 to 4 hours i wake with the pain, staying in bed, moving into different positions does not help, pain killers seem to do nothing only make me feel drousey. but i still cannot sleep as the pain keeps me awake, so i take myself downstairs and sit infront of the tv. the pain subsides in anything between half an hour to 2 hours, i can then go back to bed and get another 3 to 4 hours before i wake again.
I have seen a back specialist and 3 physio therapist each one has a different opinion of the problem. they have all given me exercise's or treatment with little or no success. the problem has been on going for around seven months now
I have tried traditional chinese accupuncture which has had no effect. i have tried numerous mattresses with no effect. I just moved to Newfoundland, Canada from th UK and am looking for a chiropractor in my area
2007-12-21 02:32:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Try Pilate's. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis some 30+ years, plus prolapsed disc, just got out of a wheelchair for the second time, find Pilate's excellent.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/HQ01447
Slide Show 15 minutes per day
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/LB00001_D
2007-12-21 02:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a stretch that might help. Also look in to posture modification - neck and head.
2007-12-21 11:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋