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over a year ago
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"Any ideas how to relieve, been to osteopath. Taking pain relief, putting ice on it . "
It's a difficult one and without knowing what it is, what caused it, seeing it, feeling it, lifestyle and a medical history impossible to say |
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"A physio would be better than an osteopath for ligament pain
Was just typing this 
Have a feeling we've both been there 
Nope lol I'm a Physio "
Ah ... drumming up business 
Having said that, OP ... after slipping and rupturing a L5/S1 disc, physio did far more for me than an osteopath ... both pre and post op |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A physio would be better than an osteopath for ligament pain
Was just typing this
Have a feeling we've both been there
Nope lol I'm a Physio
Ah ... drumming up business
Having said that, OP ... after slipping and rupturing a L5/S1 disc, physio did far more for me than an osteopath ... both pre and post op "
Hahahahahahaha @ drumming up business! |
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" ... after slipping and rupturing a L5/S1 disc, physio did far more for me than an osteopath ... both pre and post op "
Yep been there too! It's absolutely miserable.
If you can, get a scan to confirm what it actually is. You're then in a better position to decide what needs to be done.
Others will probably say too that core exercises are very important. |
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"Any ideas how to relieve, been to osteopath. Taking pain relief, putting ice on it . "
If it’s really bad you need an MRI scan to establish the cause, it may be ruptured disc.
I had issue last year and got spinal injections that helped with pain |
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"Any ideas how to relieve, been to osteopath. Taking pain relief, putting ice on it .
If it’s really bad you need an MRI scan to establish the cause, it may be ruptured disc.
I had issue last year and got spinal injections that helped with pain "
Also google back stretching exercises, they really do help |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I suffer with Sciatica and if particularly bad then i go to a Chiropractor. Usually does the job after a few sessions.
Last time i had it they used acupuncture too.
Heat pads offer some comfort, but i generally have to use strong painkillers till it eases enough for me to walk upright.
Hope it eases soon OP x |
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"Boots used to do (I think they still do) a home TENS machine. Excellent for short term relief when it gets particularly bad"
TENS machines are also great to ease the pain |
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I love the suggestions to go and get a scan, if only it was that easy 
I've had back pain and sciatica for 25 years now. I go for an MRI scan this afternoon for the first time. I must have seen around 50 different doctors, GP's and locums at 6 different surgeries over the years. The only investigations I've had previously has been an x-ray about 15 years ago.
It's taken 25 years of pain for me to finally get sent for a scan to see what's going on - I hope you fare better than me OP! |
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