abwsco Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Has anyone used one for neck and shoulder problems and if so did it help? Am in agony again and even a good neck and back massage hasn't really helped with it. ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Have you had it checked out? I had problems mainly with my shoulder and went to physio for weeks, however I was still in pain and the physio made it worse.....they then diagnosed a frozen shoulder (basically the 10 weeks of physio was a waste of time on a frozen shoulder). I eventually had a manipulation procedure under anaethestic and 18 months later an op to shave some bone off (probably as a consequence of the manipulation). It took just over 3 years for me to be tickety boo (I would say I am abouy 97% cured! ). I was only 37 when it started! So in a long winded way I am asking whether you are better of getting a diagnosis before any treatment.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) I don't think I have paoched. It did go into spasm and lock years ago after helping out at DD's primary school with reading and the GP then told me it was due to age, was in my early 30's and wear and tear. Have had physio and manipulation which did hurt but I just seem to be prone to it now. Also years of working in an office leaning over a desk I think. Neck and back massages have helped before but it's stiff this time and I'm feeling sorry for myself I think. Edited October 9, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 hmmm....perhaps an osteopath maybe the way to go then - I'm sure an Omleteer will have some knowledge of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funnily enough, my loved one went to see an osteopath yesterday. He was absolutely fantastic. Unfortuately loved one's problem is not something that can be cured immediately, but it is certainly much better. I used to see an osteopath when I lived in Devon and was very impressed with her. There is never any jarring or heavy manipulation. Infact it is amazing how much they can learn and achieve with the lightest of touches. Definitly worth a try. Whatever decision you make though, I just hope it gets better soon. It is SO debilitating being in pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My back went out twice on both my pregnancies. I couldn't wait to be referred so I went on my own steam to an Osteopath. He was absolutely brilliant and got me on two legs straight away through massage and manipulation In my early days however I did go to another Osteopath and he was quite wierd. He held my back at the coczix(?) and looked at my 'synergy'. It didn't help at all. All I can say - they are all different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Well, not to be one to hang around I'm just back from booking in with one and managed to get an appointment for tomorrow morning Good to read some positive expereinces. They also have someone doing Reiki which is also something I've always fancied having done. I just wish funds were unlimited as they do reflexology as well......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My husband has used one with huge success. He apparntly did the equivilant of knocking his head from the top of his spine,or something. Anyhow,the Osteopath clunked it back ino place then taped magnets to his back in various places. I was sceptical,but it worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My osteopath is fabulous - I first started seeing one after being passenger in a nasty car crash 20-odd years ago.. nothing the NHS could do helped, but he is marvellous. They all have different techniques, but mine suits me well. Good luck with getting it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks everyone. I will report back tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Good luck 2nd 3rd etc Osteopaths....... and got to say Sports physios can be very good but like with all professions just need to find a fantastic one! Have found Physios in particular very hit and miss. I was sceptical via medical profession etc about Osteopaths but OH took me after whip lash injury from 3 years previous etc and wow absoulutely brilliant. You will have to have deep pockets its not cheap...hope it goes well indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Definite convert here too - good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm a big osteopath fan, have been on and of for about 18 years. I've found them to be very gentle in their approach to your injury and often I've been without seeing a doctor as you're usually told just to take tablets. All of my kids have been to see them as well. DD for asthma, they work on opening the rib cage up etc. ES with his various knee problems and YS when he was born he'd had the cord around his neck and always seemed very tense in the stomach. He literally unfurled as she gently touched his head, it was amazing to watch. My osteo also tried to help with his nose problem (he fell over a couple of times as a toddler and ended up with a deviated septum) and helped with his hayfever funnily enough. He gets it much milder now. Good luck for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My chiropractor is my hero. After six weeks of pain in my neck and shoulder that was not only excruciatingly painful but also gave me headaches and nausea , and was only relieved by laying down, I had tried the physio, and the doctor (the best she could offer me was a mild sedative...NO THANKS!). In desperation I tried our local chiro. He told me that he located the problem, which was that I had managed to lock two vertabrae in my neck, and after some relaxing massage, and a bit of manipulation, I left thinking it was no better... wrong...two hours later I was feeling so much better ( I almost made another appointment just to declare my undying love for him. I felt so much better ) I have to say though, having used an osteo before that you do have to shop around a bit. Both my OH and I really like the chiro we have now, and have both used the same two osteo's previously , one of which was magic, the other was a lovely man, but not really effectual in terms of sorting out our respective aches and pains,. So if at first you don't succeed and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Interesting to read more posituve replies since I first posted I'm back from my first visit and all I can say is that I'm feeling tender but in a nice way iykwim . The popping when he manipulated my neck was a surprise I also wasn't expecting to be lifted up by him! I also have asthma and he worked on the back of my ribcage and the difference there is fab. I wasn't even aware I had problems there. I'm booked in for another session next week and he says we'll see how it goes after that one. Just hoping I don't need too many sessions but if it works that's what plastic is for-lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Good that you had a positive session with your osteopath. You will probably feel even better tomorrow! Have a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm glad you had a good experience, as others have said you do have to gel with your osteopath, luckily I've always had nice ones and we usually spend the whole time nattering. I've usually only needed a couple of sessions to sort out whatever problems I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My osteopath has been an absolute star...I have SIJ (lower back) problems & she has sorted me out on many an occasion, also after whiplash injuries and general MOTs......the first time she made my neck crack I was yabbering nervously & the sound echoed in my mouth ...it didn't hurt but sounded as if it should have Sometimes I can feel things start to "flow" again after/during a treatment...may sound odd, but others who have been treated by an osteo will understand I think She's also "done" DH who broke his pelvis in a car crash as a teenager & gets recurring problems...both children had cranio treatment as tiddlers & benefited greatly...DS was constantly getting hiccups & she stopped that ...treated migraines too, bliss....also got my mum vertical again after several days of being bedridden with back pain after tweaking it reaching for something .........oh yes I can firmly recommend an osteopath Do remember to drink plenty of water after each treatment though to flush out all the nasties which get released. I'm glad it has worked for you Anne Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sha, I wish I'd known about drinking loads of water although I should have realised as it's the same after a massage I think I know what you mean about flow as my ribcage feels wider and I certainly seem to be breathing more deeply than I was before. I know it's early on but I was able to help assemble the cube and also lift things. Fingers crossed it's what I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Don't over do it though as you could end up back at square one.........easy to say not so easy to act on I know !! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Don't over do it though as you could end up back at square one.........easy to say not so easy to act on I know !! Sha x I will do although we've moving the chicken feed and provisions into the old coop (oooh feels strange saying that) tomorrow and then the garden stuff out of the garage and back into the store that all the chicken bits have been in. DH will do any heavy lifting as I don't think he wants me to be visiting the Osteo for weeks and weeks due to the ££. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Have to agree my osteopath is an absolute marvel. I wish i'd found him years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Well, I just hope I'm not counting my chickens, excuse the pun! after just one visit but today I can lift my arms up over my head without any pain in my shoulders and put my hands behind my head and touch in between my shoulder blades. I cannot remember the last time I was able to do that! It's bloody amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Just don't go over doing it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
