Back pain - treatments that work?

[ralee]

My boyfriend has had on going lower back pain for the last 3 years having damaged a disc.

Doctors aren't interested and just prescribe pills, so looking to try some kind of private treatments. Can anyone recommended? We were thinking acupuncture?

Thank you

[Ladygooner]

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[Ladygooner]

I would recommend acupuncture followed by a weekly yoga class

[intexasatthe moment]

Alexander Technique .

It'a not a quick fix but you could go for a few sessions and learn the lying on the floor position which will help .

No jokes please about how difficult can it be to work out how to lie on the floor .

[LadyDeliah]

I have a pretty serious back injury which resulted in a cracked and compacted lumbar vertebrae. I've had loads if Physio and manage it by keeping my core muscles really strong. When I slide and stop doing the exercises the pain becomes excruciating again and I need to go back on pain killers.

The exercises I find most effective are crunches and twist crunches along with side and gentle back exercises. I did try massage and acupuncture in the past but it didn't help at all.

I was told in 2001 that if I carried on doing Taekwondo and circuits etc I had a high chance of ending up in a wheelchair and was booked in for spinal surgery but 12 years later and without the surgery I'm still doing a lot of sport.

I'd definitely recommend lots if Physio over pretty much anything else.

[ralee]

Thanks for the info - it seems to be sitting down which irritates the back pain, so standing and walking is fine.

I will have a look through all the suggested.

If anyone can recommend any local treatment centres or practitioners that would also be helpful.

[Pickle]

Chiropractor. I suffered from back/neck pain from the age of 13 until my early 20s, having been sent to physios, given stretches to do, painkillers etc. I finally found my way to a chiropractor and after 6 weeks of treatment have never had the same problem again.

Any time I feel a small niggle in my back, pelvis or neck I to straight to Daniel Harvey and one treatment sorts it out.

[PeckhamRose]

And the type of Chiropractic treatment I would highly recommend is Wendy Watson or others who practice MCTIMONEY CHIROPRACTIC at the Dulwich Therapy Rooms above the health shop on Lordship Lane. Next to Mr Moo on the left as you walk up from the roundabout.

I have suffered a few knocks of the ol' motorbike over the years and they put me straight. But more importantly I go about 3 times a year for a top up to straighten me out and align everything perfectly. And yes she gives you exercises if necessary to help keep things strong. Good luck!

[Nigello]

Back 2 Normal, Shad Thames.

[TE44]

http://www.southwarkmind.org.uk/details.asp?Resource=Gateway%20Clinic

gateway clinic does accupuncture and ther therapys free, need

a referral from gp, details above.

[lornaclansey]

Hi there,

I am an Amatsu practitioner based in East Dulwich and I specialise in working to reduce pain and improve movement in clients who usually have tried a few other approaches first. Amatsu is a highly effective Japanese approach to health and wellbeing. I am very successful at working with all types of pain including back pain. If you would like to speak to me please call 07841 918899 or go to my website www.lornaclansey.com for some more information.

Best wishes

Lorna

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

If your chap works in an office, perhaps he could request this set up:

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[UncleBen]

I wouldn't recommend acupuncture from personal experience. Know it sounds rubbish but walking is very good for lower back problems. Would also try stretches, arching back/bottom forward but gently to start. Whatever you choose remember more damage can be done so be carful.

[olivia09]

I recommend Emma Hunter (E H Physio based on Lordship Lane), I saw her for 3 physio treatments for my low back and she did alot of hands-on treatment and acupuncture which really helped. Her no. is 07856 203 980