Back being a Pain in the Neck!!

[Jewelz8705]

I have a bit of a wonky back which was diagnosed many moons ago - the lower discs in my spine tilt backwards rather than sitting straight.
Every now and again I get severe pain in my lower back and legs with shooting pains into my neck and on 4 occassions my back has gone into spasm and "locked" completely so that I couldn't move at all. This wears off after about 20-30 minutes but it can be scary and I have really bad backache (like a severe headche feeling) for several days after these episodes. Sometimes I can feel my back start to spasm/cramp so I have to stand still and very gently stretch so it doesn't lock.
I do the back strengthening exercises given to me by the Physio and I am trying to lose weight. I also try to sit and walk correctly and I avoid lifting if I can!

Can anyone recommend anything which will either strengthen my back or any general advice which may help me?

 

[Steav T]

Hi,

Go and see either an osteopath or remedial massage therapist, they should be able to give a good assessment, deal with the pain and give you good advise on how to prevent the pain coming back.

Myarka.

 

[Dragon -_-]

Any form of conditioning or remedial exercise should primarily address optimal range of movement, not achieving this will result in poor range and increased injury potential.
Another possible treatment modality is a SPorts Therapist with myofascial release and biomechanics training.
hope all goes well
BGFL

 

[Gia C]

Personally I don't think you can beat training with a Flexi-Bar to improve your core muscle strength. Shaking a FLEXI-BAR activates the deep muscles of the back and abdomen even those that cannot be voluntary tensed or exercised and normally only work involuntary when we move.

The Flexi-Bar evolved from the Propriomed, a tool designed for Physiotherapists to use with patients experiencing anything from back pain to knee surgery. While results of using the Propriomed were found to be very good, cost & complexity was a disadvantage. The Flexi-Bar was thus developed by physio's and sports scientists as a cheaper and easier to use version that poeple could take home and use, but is no less effective.

I would check with your physio that it would be suitable for your exact condition though.