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Hi, I’ve been having back pain all over for about a week, starting Thursday or Friday last week. I work in childcare picking babies up continuously but never had a issue till now. I’ve been in the job for five years now and only 25 years old. It aches on most spots on my [...]
Back Pain
Back Pain for a Week Now, What Should I do?
Osteoporosis: Physiotherapy for Pain Management
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My mother is in her late 70’s and has osteoporosis, which has lead to her now experiencing a compression thoracic fracture T8/T9 and lower vertebrae fracture L2. The pain is horrible. We feel helpless. The doctor has her on pain medication but she still is in pain.
She refuses to go to [...]
Ladder Injury: What To Do?
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I had injured my back recently by lifting up a ladder, then noticed that it didn’t feel right so I sat it down quick. Feeling great discomfort in my lower spine, five days later I haven’t been to mobile. Being 40 yrs, and active, what should I do?
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Evidently you are not active [...]
Back Pain in the Lumbar Region
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I have been experiencing lower back pain in the lumbar region. I’ve had it for about two months now. I saw a general practice doctor and he said I had a muscle strain. They took an X-ray, but it showed nothing.
I had a physical the following week, and my WBC was elevated. I [...]
Natural Pain Relief: What Are My Options?
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I have learned to live with back pain due to degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine, advanced osteoarthritis in the cervical spine and herniated disc pain for approximately 30 years, but a condition I have developed in the past 3 years is almost intolerable…notalgia paresthetica in my left shoulder blade. The itchiness which I [...]
Back Side Pain: What Can You Do About It
There may be instances when you can feel a sudden strong ache on your back with no apparent reason at all. This could arise from various reasons like musculoskeletal problems, or a kidney infection.
Back side pain can be due to musculoskeletal problems of the ligaments, muscles, discs of the spinal column or spinal arthritis. Another [...]
Is there a non-invasive alternative for my lower back pain - or is it going to be surgery?
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I have suffered from chronic lower back pain for well over 6 years now. I have been involved with a number of pain management procedures, to no success.
Now, my doctor has sent me to a surgeon who claims he can relieve MOST of the pain from walking by “drilling a hole” in [...]
What can be the likely cause of the numbness in my back?
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I am facing a numbness problem in my back (top left side) for some time now. I can’t sit comfortably for long periods of time or study properly. It often starts with a mild discomfort which gradually turns to numbness, making me stretch my hands to relax my back muscles.
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Anytime we hear of consistent numbness, [...]
Unrelieved pains in lower back and buttock after several treatment options, can physio help?
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I am quite athletic and I have been working out since age 18. I am 34 now. I workout 4-5 times a week and used to use the treadmill a lot. Then about 5 years ago, I started experiencing pains in my lower back, in the left sacroiliac joint area. MRIs and X-rays all showed [...]
Identifying Your Options: Physiotherapy For Spine Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can be a consequence of serious accidents or activities. These are very serious and debilitating and may lead to paralysis and disability. There are different types of spine lesion and associated paralysis. Physiotherapy for spine injuries depends on the type of damage that has been inflicted to the spinal cord. Paraplegia and [...]
February 26th, 2010 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Identifying Your Options: Physiotherapy For Spine Injuries>Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Women
The pelvic muscles support a woman’s womb, colon and other internal organs. The muscles in the pelvic floor stretches like a hammock from the tail bone to the pubic bone. It is therefore important to keep your pelvic floor muscles fit and strong. Pelvic floor physiotherapy will help ease your pains and aches when your [...]
February 19th, 2010 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Women>Where can I get a second opinion on my lower back pain?
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Hi, I have been suffering from lower back pain for a couple of weeks. I think hurt myself while doing abs on an incline abs table. I always felt tightness and stretch in my right leg, which are the same areas where I am experiencing pain right now. I went for physiotherapy and was diagnosed [...]
Herniated Disc: What is the recommended treatment course?
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Hi, I have a herniated disc and a hip that seems to be out of place. Any recommendation for treatment?
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Hello,
Thank you for your question. You are not alone. A herniated disc in the low back is not all that unusual. In fact, it’s quite common. Most of the people reading this answer have some degree [...]
Can severe back pain cause stomach pain?
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Hi. I have severe back and stomach pain and had all kinds of test shows nothing. Nonetheless, I believe the back pain is causing the stomach pain. The pain has been chronic and ongoing for a long time.
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Wow, sounds like they have put you through the ringer for tests! Sometimes it can be hard [...]
I injured my disc between the T8 and T9 vertabrae, what can be done?
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I slipped and fell on ice. I injured my disc between my t8 and t9 vertebra and have been in terrible pain ever since. Can you please help me get my life back? It’s been over one year since the accident.
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Yes, indeed we should be able to help you and how we do this will [...]
