Tell us something really trivial about your life (Vol 29)
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DickyC said:
Odd name for a pub.
Well that's the gazebogaragespraybooth up and anchored down in about 300 places!! I will of course keep you updated as things
Chiropractors v doctors, hmmm....
Two chiros from the bunch I go to were seconded to Colchester hospital as they had an ongoing waiting list of 60 for back operations. After a month the waiting list was 38, with 19 cancelling the operation, two disappearing, and one death.
I cancelled my own op in 2001 after having met the surgeon and with everything lined up, after seeing a chiro and him asking why I was having surgery when in six visits he would sort it.
Doctors need to do a bit of a rain check IMO
Two chiros from the bunch I go to were seconded to Colchester hospital as they had an ongoing waiting list of 60 for back operations. After a month the waiting list was 38, with 19 cancelling the operation, two disappearing, and one death.
I cancelled my own op in 2001 after having met the surgeon and with everything lined up, after seeing a chiro and him asking why I was having surgery when in six visits he would sort it.
Doctors need to do a bit of a rain check IMO
The trouble with doctors and backs is that most people will see a surgeon about their back. Surgeons will recommend surgery. It's what they do.
When I went to see a doctor who was a back specialist, I made sure he was not a surgeon. My chap recommended an MRI, some pain relief, some physio to get me mobile and then some very specific exercises with a personal trainer (who was also an osteopath). And then some pilates to hold it all together.
I've used doctors, physios and chiropractors over the years to sort my back. None has a magic bullet. None knows all the answers. None (unless they are a surgeon) does anything massively different - the exercises and manipulations I've had from chiropractors are pretty much identical to the ones that the physios. All have managed to sort my back (at least temporarily).
When I went to see a doctor who was a back specialist, I made sure he was not a surgeon. My chap recommended an MRI, some pain relief, some physio to get me mobile and then some very specific exercises with a personal trainer (who was also an osteopath). And then some pilates to hold it all together.
I've used doctors, physios and chiropractors over the years to sort my back. None has a magic bullet. None knows all the answers. None (unless they are a surgeon) does anything massively different - the exercises and manipulations I've had from chiropractors are pretty much identical to the ones that the physios. All have managed to sort my back (at least temporarily).
What's a Grade 7 piano?The problem with back issues is once you have one it NEVER goes away, it will continue to be an issue for the rest of your life, the easiest way to help it is to first strengthen your core muscles, then your back muscles, specifically Glutes/hip flexors/lower latimus dorsi, without improving your core you have no support with which to improve your posture, which in turn means all the weight transference occurs through your back.A chiropractor will help relieve the muscular tension and manipulate joints, tendons and skeletal issues thus relieving pain and allowing the body to re position itself into the correct place. Physio therapists will stretch, massage and use heat/cold to achieve the same, but, a percentage will be down to the individual doing repetitive stretches and exercises, it usually is best to be seen by both in conjunction. There is no substitute for improving core strength, mobility, weight loss and back strength for improving a back issue. I could bore the s
t out of people with the journey i went through but i won't, all i'll say is dismiss visiting a chiropractic at your peril!!
t out of people with the journey i went through but i won't, all i'll say is dismiss visiting a chiropractic at your peril!!Bobberoo99 said:
The problem with back issues is once you have one it NEVER goes away, it will continue to be an issue for the rest of your life, the easiest way to help it is to first strengthen your core muscles, then your back muscles, specifically Glutes/hip flexors/lower latimus dorsi, without improving your core you have no support with which to improve your posture, which in turn means all the weight transference occurs through your back.A chiropractor will help relieve the muscular tension and manipulate joints, tendons and skeletal issues thus relieving pain and allowing the body to re position itself into the correct place. Physio therapists will stretch, massage and use heat/cold to achieve the same, but, a percentage will be down to the individual doing repetitive stretches and exercises, it usually is best to be seen by both in conjunction. There is no substitute for improving core strength, mobility, weight loss and back strength for improving a back issue. I could bore the st out of people with the journey i went through but i won't, all i'll say is dismiss visiting a chiropractic at your peril!!
Same here I could write a tome on it. Doctors look at it, physios treat the muscle spasm, and chiros sort the problem that caused the spasm. I’ve heard some bad chiro reviews to have to find a good one with experience.t out of people with the journey i went through but i won't, all i'll say is dismiss visiting a chiropractic at your peril!!I just wish I could do that leg over twist clunk thing at home! I wonder what that manoeuvre is called
V6Pushfit said:
Chiropractors v doctors, hmmm....
Two chiros from the bunch I go to were seconded to Colchester hospital as they had an ongoing waiting list of 60 for back operations. After a month the waiting list was 38, with 19 cancelling the operation, two disappearing, and one death.
I cancelled my own op in 2001 after having met the surgeon and with everything lined up, after seeing a chiro and him asking why I was having surgery when in six visits he would sort it.
Doctors need to do a bit of a rain check IMO
I am definitely in the pro-chiropractor camp.Two chiros from the bunch I go to were seconded to Colchester hospital as they had an ongoing waiting list of 60 for back operations. After a month the waiting list was 38, with 19 cancelling the operation, two disappearing, and one death.
I cancelled my own op in 2001 after having met the surgeon and with everything lined up, after seeing a chiro and him asking why I was having surgery when in six visits he would sort it.
Doctors need to do a bit of a rain check IMO
During my not inconsiderable life span, I have suffered three episodes of chronic lower back pain, initially caused by a fall from scaffolding. And I mean suffered.
Unable to put my socks on or negotiate stairs. Even stepping up or down a pavement kerb was impossible agony.
On each occasion, one or two sessions with a good chiropractor saw an immediate improvement in mobility and pain relief.
I wholeheartedly recommend that you find a good one asap and put yourself in their hands.
Also have a read up on the "Alexander Method".
One death?
Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 27th March 22:49
well surprise it's pissing down let's see how things go shall we? A client is paying me well to transport a London Black Cab (that is actually blue) from Congleton to Evesham. The garage where I collected it were selling it for a chap who inherited it. I have no idea why my bloke wants it. It's RAF. That's nothing to do with the Royal Air Force, that's its condition. RAF or Very Rusty as we say in polite society. My fee has added considerably to the cost.
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