Back issues and TOC

[Fluke]

Hi all

My husband has TOC (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome), We found this out about 7 years ago, instead of going with the surgery my husband quit his job and found different work, it seems to help. About a year ago his Back started acting up this time it was his lower back. He went back to the doctors and all they did was give him a life time supply of pain meds ( 2 prescriptions a year, come back if you run out) To me this made no sense, it was like here become a addict and when you need more just call. Well my husband started taking the meds and they wasnt helping with the pain so he just delt with it, and stopped with the meds, two months ago he went back to the doctors and told them nothing is helping he really felt he needed to do something so after tests they put him in physical therapy three times a week for 8 weeks. He goes back tomorrow to the doctor, all we have learned is he has a major curviture to the lower spine.

The frustration at nothing being done is overwhelming. My husband is not the type for surgery. Does anyone have any ideas on how to ease the pain somewhat to where he can focus on daily things?

This is what we have tried
physical therapy (only made it worse)
massages (helps but not enough)
heating pads (same as above)
meds (makes him goofy not to mention they are addicting)

 

[Levi]

generally gentle lower back/hip/legs mobilisation/stretches should help.

avoiding lifting heavy loads, seating for longer times and trying to walk as often as possible

if massage therapy helps - have it on a regular basis

 

[Eric Madison]

How about some core stability work to strengthen up the muscles around the vulnerable areas? A good, experienced Pilates teacher would be helpful.
Sharon.

 

[Goldie6669]

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition that is commonly treated by osteopaths and there's little or no reason why this should not be able to be resolved.

I have Posted elsewhere about this condition and a Forum Search should find them.

Re. his lower back, then also I would suggest getting the opinion of an osteopath - surgery should only every be a last resort.

Andrew

 

[zftuoxoo]

Thank you for all your advice it seems we do xrays tomorrow and he has more meds.... then we do the MRI. Long road to recovery it seems.




Brosia

 

[Zombie Bunny]

If it's TOS, then nothing will show on x-ray or MRI for that matter, as they'll be looking at just the spine.

If anything abnormal is found get them to write down the findings word for word.

Andrew.

 

[littlechic110]

If it is TOS caused by physical features then X-rays may show cervical ribs or fibrous bands.

 

[Price]

Hi Ambrosia,

Raindrop therapy (application of specific therapeutic grade essentaial oils)is great for things like scholiosis, which is essentially a curvature of the spine. The oils used work on both the nerves and the muscles, starting with an oil blend formulated to resonate at 42mHz - the same frequency as the human skeleton. Additional oils may also be added in to the treatment based on individual need.

Additionally, hypnotherapy and EFT are very effective for pain relief.

Pls feel free to PM me if you would like further information.