Pain for over 6 months after jump from height...

[Vadim Barsukov]

Hi guys,

I've had lower back pain for over 6 months now without any real letup. Its now not a severe or sharp pain but appears whenever I bend my spine - sitting, biking, bending over anything is a killer. The pain originates from one place just off to one side of my spine then spreads everywhere else. Standing, sleeping, walking, running is fine - I just can't bend without setting it off and then its bad for hours.

Not quite sure how it started. Was fine before summer holiday, went canyoning and did a 12m jump into pool and didn't land straight (bum was sticking out a bit and alot of shock went through my back!) felt a bit weird but no pain and none until I got back to biking 2 weeks later and then UTTER AGONY. Since then bending or sitting is hell.

Been to doctor - said it was simple lower back pain, but that was 3 months ago and NOTHING has changed.

Any ideas?

Chris

 

[Steve Rogers]

Hi Chris, and welcome to Healthypages.

I think you should go back to the doctor because you have been suffering this pain for far too long. I would also consider visiting an osteopath or remedial massage therapist for a solution.

Namaste,
Myarka.

 

[Zandakar Raklion]

Myarka is right Chris!

Also, purchase a full body MRI scan and written report from an independant clinic, there are loads aroud now and can be as cheap as 3-£400. This will give you an better and unbiased understanding of what is really going on.

Best wishes


SPINELF

 

[Isabel]

Hi Chris

Personally I would suggest seeing an osteopath or chiropractor too. Sounds like something happened during the bad jump that isn't going to fix itself

Good Luck

 

[sk8erboy]

I think it's time to go back to your GP. Acute Back Pain is considered as less than 6 weeks duration. Anything more than that and it's likely that you need referral to a physio or to get another opinion on the cause of your pain.

GPs [in Wales anyway] are encouraged to refer to a 'back pain team' after no resolution is apparent after 6 weeks, but I'm not sure how common they are.

Being a little biased you may want to try some gentle muscle relaxing therapies such as Bowen or Emmett techniques whilst you are waiting for the GP to get organising.

Hope you get more help soon

Judith

 

[Bella <3 Jandro.]

Take the advice offered by all of the posters, its all good advice!
and importantly, do it now! you don't want this pain to go untreated, believe me!!

All the best.


SPINELF