twisted pelvis?

[kgupotlq]

hi,i need some advice,iv just been to a chiropracter as iv had trouble with my back for over 1 year now.he took x rays and pointed out i had a twisted pelvis.he then went on to tell me id need 12 sessions in 4 weeks(£400)and then weekly after for 3 months.
it seemed alot of work and im not sure its the best course to take?
i have lower back pain and in my groin from time to time.nothing to harsh but neeeds fixing all the same. if any 1 has any tips pls post. cheers

 

[nestprop]

how can any therapist know exactly how long it will take to fix, this is simply a best guess scenario. I would see how you go after a couple of sessions first
BGFL

 

[mariettascheer]

Would it be worth a second opinion?

Personally I don't have any faith in a twisted pelvis diagnosis.

Myarka.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Hi tacho74,

Having been to a chiropractor for back problems three times, I have a lot of faith in them as they solved my problem two of the three times.
On the third time when I was suffering left leg sciatica, their treatment to keep cracking my back in effect which had worked previously was having no effect this time.
I think it would be prudent to have a 2nd opinion as Myarka states.
Is your chiropractor a member of the British Association of Chiropractors?
My only problem with a chiropractor for me was that if they could not solve my problem, they would not suggest going to a physiotherapist if they were better qualified to resolve the issue.
In my instance, solving the issue was going for a back operation.
However, a physio certainly helped me manage my sciatica whilst waiting for an op.
Have you considered going to your GP for the second opinion.
I do hope you progress in the right direction.

Good luck and best wishes

dalep115

 

[Magick Kitty]

Deffo get a second opinion.

And 12 sessions is ridiculous IMHO.

May I suggest Bowen Technique. I had my twisted pelvis sorted in ONE session and then went on to run 20 miles that weekend in prep for the London marathon with no adverse affects.

 

[Kelly Khaos]

hey guys thanks for the response.

i also read that pelvises will re aline them selves with certain exercise to abs and ham strings?
im now quite convinced that the chiropracter was having a laugh.it really did seem like alot of work.i shall go to my dr soon and i friend also advised physio or aroma massage?thought the later was a strange 1? what does any 1 think about what i have said.all help appreciated 100%. thanks dudes.

 

[xiqflaxaa]

tacho74,

You seem to heading in the right direction.
When I suffered from left leg sciatica before my op, I either had the Bowen or Emmett technique with a natural therapist. Although it did not get rid of my sciatica, it certainly loosened my tight hamstrings which I have always had problems with. I can quite believe what Sarah7 has stated about the Bowen Technique having possibly had the same treatment.
Unfortunately natural therapy is not available on the NHS to my knowledge although having looked at the website where I went for the treatment, it does state pelvic pains are covered.
Have a look on the forum section on this website for the Bowen Technique.

good luck

dalep115

 

[Wennabwyrd]

best guess, maximum profit.....so much for ethics! Theres no wonder there are so many official complaints against chiros!

My advice would be, get your posture checked to see if you do have movement in your pelvis, then see if your piriformis muscle is tight, as that causes sciatic pain. Trigger points in there can refer pain too.

Physios arent always best placed to treat it, unless they have been trained, otherwise it will just be some generic exercises.

Some of the gentle hands on therapies that have been mentioned can be effective.

 

[reynwater]

thanks again, rob