Threw my back out...

[Bigman38]

The repeat appointment comment is not entirely accurate. If you have a disc out of place, the chiropractor can put it back in place, but it may not want to stay. That may depend on how long you waited before getting treatment. The repeat adjustments are to put it back in place until it wants to stay where it's supposed to. You should be able to tell when you are back to normal. My chiro would typically not set up numerous appointments, but after an adjustment tell you when you should come back.

But again I emphasize on making sure you find a good chiroprator. I heard a lot from hanging around with my chiro friend many years ago. At that time some of the chiropractors were giving the profession a bad name. One thing to note is that there are different techniques that these guys are trained in. I don't know what the differences are, but I do know there have been some athletes that have sought a particular type of treatment. It's too bad a chiropractic appointment starts with an Xray. That runs up the cost of that initial visit, but they need to see what they are up against. You may want to check your insurance coverage.

This is good advice. In general spinal problems will restrict your flexibility. A regular visit is a stretch/electrodes and then twisting and popping your back. Just keep in mind a chiropractor's focus is getting you spine in line but a good one will point you towards the next steps of recovery. Google "founder exercises" for lower back workouts.

I would absolutely give a chiropractor a shot if there is any serious lingering pain or immobility. The worst spinal problems I've had have stemmed from similar incidents where I tried to just "tough" my way through the pain.

 

[Psyclone]

I kind of figure I'm the old man over here on Cyclone Fanatic. But listening to all these back problems makes me think I'm on the Cyclone Report message boards. We just had a discussion on colonoscopies over there.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I kind of figure I'm the old man over here on Cyclone Fanatic. But listening to all these back problems makes me think I'm on the Cyclone Report message boards. We just had a discussion on colonoscopies over there.

That was last month...

 

[Balrog]

Seems we have all suffered with some form of physical pain in our lives. Once upon a time, well, ........ over 50 years ago, I tore my anterior cruciate ligament playing football and had surgery. Of course there was swelling, draining, weakness in the knee, and the requisite physical therapy. Eventually part of the pain management plan included visits to the hospital to receive PEMF therapy. (Pulsed electromagnetic field.)

I can't explain the exact reason for the results to my condition (I am not a doctor) but the relief was palpable, and I didn't have to take nearly as many drugs anymore (in the hospital they had given me morphine.) The "machine" which produced the therapy was the size of a refrigerator and you had to be hooked up to it.

About 12 years ago, someone figured out how to miniaturize the therapy in to a device that you can wear on your person. It has a battery and a micro chip that pulses a 1000 times a second to modulate efferent nerve activity, which dampens the brains perception of pain. It reduces swelling, there are no side effects, AND you will probably reduce the amount of NSAIDS you have been taking previously. It isn't the end all, be all device, and probably doesn't work for everyone, but when my knee acts up, I tape this thing to my leg and in 6-8 hours I am whole again. I think you will find it is worth checking into. www.tryactipatch.com

By the way, there are companies that are serious about the technology. It is rumored that Dr. Scholls, (owned by Bayer) will introduce a product that utilizes PEMF into a shoe insert for plantar faciitis.

Just sayin'..............

GO CYCLONES!

 

[jmb]

Big girls need some lovin’ too.

 

[NWICY]

I kind of figure I'm the old man over here on Cyclone Fanatic. But listening to all these back problems makes me think I'm on the Cyclone Report message boards. We just had a discussion on colonoscopies over there.

Ha we've discussed that topic on this board multiple times.

 

[AgronAlum]

CBD Oil and a Chiro

 

[ZB4CY]

I'm getting better each day. Thanks for continued thoughts and prayers and thinking of me and continued support for this journey I am on.

 

[ruxCYtable]

I recommend chiro. Some chiros try setting up numerous appointments, that’s when you run and know they’re after you’re money.

Agreed. Guy I went to told me,"It's real simple: If you feel better, don't come back." That's the kind you want.

 

[Balrog]

Hey Fanatics,
Do we know a coach, player, or physical therapist within the athletic department that might be interested in this technology? It reduces swelling, and pain, helps with mobilization (our players could rehab quicker) and it is mobile.
PM me with their e-mail address? Thank you!
www.tryactipatch.com

GO CYCLONES!

 

[Cyclonepride]

My back goes out now and then. I did a chiro visit once when it was really bad and it helped. Walking and standing are good. sitting and sleeping are bad.

It's odd how that works, but for my dad, standing is fine as well, but he can't sit for any length of time. With my back problems (surgery 20 years ago), standing for extended periods kills me. I'm guessing it's due to the type of problem (I had a ruptured disk, so I probably have less padding in there for standing).

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Buy a large foam tube which you lay across and it stretches your back. It's amazing...

 

[madguy30]

Buy a large foam tube which you lay across and it stretches your back. It's amazing...

A tennis ball on different areas can also do wonders, condition pending. I can roll one along my right IT band while standing, and it loosens everything on the left side up to strengthen.

 

[cyclonebillski]

Sounds like your problem is “muscular” and not nerve, which is good. That usually means you just pulled something and it will slowly get better. I’ve had 2 back surgeries and currently dealing with another herniation. I have constant sciatic pain that I’m working on. Chiro quit working for me about 5 hrs ago. PT and learning more about your body is the answer, IMO. Movement is the cure. Core strengthening is important and I’ve learned that my glutes are pretty much nonexistent. I follow a program called MoveU and it has reduced my pain by 50%. They have an Instagram with free videos here for anyone interested. https://www.instagram.com/moveu_official

It’s a program that builds your posture back up from the ground up. I’ve learned a lot about my body and it’s imbalances since joining.

Anyway, I’ve always been told to alternate heat and ice and use nsaids. Lacrosse ball, baseball, or tennis ball to work out tight muscles. Deep slow breathing helps to calm the muscles too. Good luck!

Any suggestions on remedies to possibly speed up the healing process? I did it this morning doing some home remodeling. It’s a bit better this evening. Been icing and IB-Profun. Any suggestions would be great.