Backpain- what alternative therapies

[airjarrod]

Hi all,

Got a pain in my lower back about 3 weeks ago, and although completed anti0biotics- it has not gone completely, and know when i do anything strenuous i get a twinge...

I was wanting to get back to the gym, but still feel a nagging pain, and know i could cause more damage...

I am thinking of visiting a holistic therapist/ massage. Is this advisable, and if so what treatment should i get? or should i just go back to GP.

Webstar

 

[Edua J]

Have you ever tried Reiki? I would also recommend going back to your GP if you are still in pain

 

[xoxoxo]

TRy Bowen Technique - it's got a good record with back pain.
I don't understand quite why you needed antibiotics for a low back pain?
Good luck

 

[queniano]

have you recently changed or increased any training at the gym, i am a sports therapist and deal primarily with sports people of varying abilities, maybe you are carryingout an exercise incorrectly, not warming up or stretching properly.
A quality massage would either help or the consultation would identify the need for more specialised treatment.
Best regards
Gaz

 

[Pompal 09.]

Hi there,

thanks for all suggestions & advice...

My local holistic therapist, has recommended a massage, and guess what she is going to give me a hopi ear candle treatment (not related to my back pain), which sounds wonderful, in return for a few hours for sprucing up her website...

Webstar...

 

[Broken Dreams]

Hi webstar,
I have degenerative spondylosis both in the lower back and neck and had been in chronic pain for a year. I had to give up work because of the pain. I have been having Ki treatment in London which uses accupressure and a special type of breathing to free all the energy centres. 5 treatments are recommended - cost by donation. After the first treatment I was pain free for 2 days, after the second, I was pain free and it has continued thaty way after 5 treatments. 5 Treatments need to be weekly (or fortnightly at the most) apart. It really is wonderful to be pain free. Contact Kihealth at Oxford Circus Tel020 7636 3500

 

[RooDwaeoee]

I have some alternative approaches that are holisic - PM me if you want to know more ;-)

 

[Patricia G]

Dear WebStar,

not sure what the antibiotics have to do with it, unless you have some other symptoms,as it does sound like a mechanical problem. If the pain is just in the low back and not radiating anywhere else, then it's most likely to be a straight forward irritation/locking of the one or more of the small facet joints at the back of the spine.

At our holistic centre the most common treatments asked for low back pain are;
[ul][*]osteopathy[*]massage[*]acupuncture[/ul]
Some try a few massages first and if they're not progressing, then they are advised to try osteopathy or acupunture.

If you do go for massage, then insist on having a pillow under your tum as extending your back may aggravate it, as this pushes the facet jointstogether.

Andrew.

 

[Esin]

All types of massage are great for back pain - but the style will depend upon the cause and area of the pain.

Reflexology is fab for all types of back pain as you are not working directly on the back itself. I've had great results from a mix of aromatherapy and reflexology for people with back problems.

After the main pain has been cleared they may want to consider a course of Alexander Technique as a prevention to getting back pain again.

Rima x

 

[xaaxaflq]

You may want to try Magnotherapy It worked for me and I used to suffer big style with my back

Chewy

 

[A Voice of Reason]

Try Core Stability Exercises to strengthen your back and keep you supple and strong.
I would recommend Pilates and Franklin Technique. Make sure your teacher has a good qualification (check on the Register of Exercise Professionals) and is interested in your posture.
Sharon.