Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 So - when dealing with a lower back problem (stress fracture + other issues) - is there some sort of back specialist or do you go see and Orthopedic? ie: Podiatrist for foot issues..... Danka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 IMO, you're best bet would be to see a neurosurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 I went to an orthopedic doctor...he gave me some pain killers (vicodin) and some muscle relaxing steriods (daypro) and then sent me to physical therapy. The drugs were a short term fix so I could get to PT. The PT is what really helped me...but I guess it's different for everybody depending on what is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 I went to an orthopedic doctor...he gave me some pain killers (vicodin) and some muscle relaxing steriods (daypro) and then sent me to physical therapy. The drugs were a short term fix so I could get to PT. The PT is what really helped me...but I guess it's different for everybody depending on what is wrong. yeah - I'm already doing the physical therapy. It really doesn't seem to be helping - I have this issue where something feels like it catches in my back and I fall. Like a nerve shooting pain - that has actually gotten more common since I started therapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L. Ron Hoover Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 yeah - I'm already doing the physical therapy. It really doesn't seem to be helping - I have this issue where something feels like it catches in my back and I fall. Like a nerve shooting pain - that has actually gotten more common since I started therapy PT didn't work for me either, it just made things worse. That sound suspiciously like what happens to me. I have a narrowed L5-S1 disc and every once in a while it pinches a nerve and down I go. My MD prescribed some flexorill and Arthrotec (non-steroid anti-inflammatory) for immediate symptoms and actually sent me to a chiropractor. I was really skeptical, but it worked for me. My doc said it's like anything medical, there are good and bad ones. I've been doing lots and lots of core strength exercises and stretching over the last couple of years and my back hardly ever bothers me any more. If you have stress fractures it might be a good idea to see an orthopedic surgeon before trying anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 18, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2008 When I had my back issues, the neurosurgeon took care of my business. Good luck, Kate. Back pain sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 When I had my back issues, the neurosurgeon took care of my business. DOH, that's what I meant to say. That's who finally fixed me after 3 years of PT for a completely incorrect diagnosis. If fact, I can get you their contact info if you'd like Kate. He's one of the best in the country and he's at Lake Forest Hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 DOH, that's what I meant to say. That's who finally fixed me after 3 years of PT for a completely incorrect diagnosis. If fact, I can get you their contact info if you'd like Kate. He's one of the best in the country and he's at Lake Forest Hospital. Oh yes please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Neurosurgeon. I know an excellent one if you'd like the contact. I'll PM it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Awesome...thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 My back issues aren't critical enough for surgery. Physio got me up and about when I first was down and out a few years ago - I was off work about 3 months though. I now do regular chiropractor visits (every 3 weeks or so) and just recently got orthotic insoles for my work boots - really helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Oh yes please!!! I'll get it to you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Danka Bitte (yeah, I didn't help any, just felt like speaking some German) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks Catphish. I've been seeing chiropractors for a long long time to no avail and over the last month or two it's been getting steadily worse. I have to move this weekend and I only have two people helping. I'm probably going to be pretty useless and I'd feel terrible if they ended up doing all the heavy lifting. Definitely going to look into a moving compay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 chiropractors You should hear what the neuro or ortho docs have to say about them! They think they're totally full of {censored}...and I have to tend to agree with them. I saw a chiropractor that was going to fix my scoliosis by cracking me in the right places over a specified time period. He is supposed to be one of the best around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 You should hear what the neuro or ortho docs have to say about them! They think they're totally full of {censored}...and I have to tend to agree with them. I saw a chiropractor that was going to fix my scoliosis by cracking me in the right places over a specified time period. He is supposed to be one of the best around... There is one that is the best I've every gone to. He's 500 miles away....I went to him the last time when I was at my sister's wedding.....he asked me all the relevant questions - took a look at my back. He said he couldn't feel anything out of alignment and because Chiro wasn't helping me - he said I should go straight to a medical doctor to determine if there isn't something else going on. It's sad that there aren't more doctors like that. Who are more concerned about the health of the patient than their billables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 You should hear what the neuro or ortho docs have to say about them! They think they're totally full of {censored}...and I have to tend to agree with them. ... The neuro guys I have talked to have nothing against chiros...they get a lot of business from their mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 The neuro guys I have talked to have nothing against chiros...they get a lot of business from their mistakes. Thats too true. Generally speaking, they all think they're quacks. Chiros don't even have to go to med school...{censored}...any one of us could be a chiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L. Ron Hoover Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 You should hear what the neuro or ortho docs have to say about them! They think they're totally full of {censored}...and I have to tend to agree with them. I saw a chiropractor that was going to fix my scoliosis by cracking me in the right places over a specified time period. He is supposed to be one of the best around... There are idiots and charlatans in every field. My GP and orthopedic surgeon, both referred me to a chiropractor. It worked. Plus she's super hot..... It's like anything. Some treatments work for some conditions and not for others. I have to say, though, that out of all of it, I got the most benefit from regular, intense core strength exercises and improving my general fitness. And from stretching my hamstrings. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L. Ron Hoover Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thats too true. Generally speaking, they all think they're quacks. Chiros don't even have to go to med school...{censored}...any one of us could be a chiro Any one of us could be an MD too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 A neurosurgeon did my surgery and did a nice job. Sounds like you have some good recommendations in your area. Best of luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Any one of us could be an MD too. Not without going to more school than a chiro would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted August 18, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2008 I went to an orthopedic doctor...he gave me some pain killers (vicodin) and some muscle relaxing steriods (daypro) and then sent me to physical therapy. The drugs were a short term fix so I could get to PT. The PT is what really helped me...but I guess it's different for everybody depending on what is wrong. PT is where I'm headed. Hope it helps, because it's sure going to hurt in the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 So - when dealing with a lower back problem (stress fracture + other issues) - is there some sort of back specialist or do you go see and Orthopedic?ie: Podiatrist for foot issues.....Danka Never, never.......NEVER go see an orthopaedic surgeon for a back problem. If you do, more times than not, you will be sorry. I have worked with and for both and I would never let an OS touch my back. Knees, shoulders, ankles, hips, yes. Back....no no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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