The BBC - the Bad Back Club!

[Benny&Co]

Oooh forgot to say, a bit gorry, but I'll say anyway When osteopath was dong the ultrasound last night, he could see all the bruising and torn muscles etc under the skin. Hubbly saw it too

[lizziedoggarden]

So sorry Bev, I misunderstood your post...sounds like you have a long way to go

Blasted kettlebells!!!

[Benny&Co]

That's okay lovely, no worries and you're right - evil blasted kettlebells

[Benny&Co]

Here's a little update for you.....

Saw osteopath on Tuesday and he did lots of very deep tissue work, it was uncomfortable but not in a horrendous way at all.

Felt good on Wednesday so started moving about as I usually do, but think I maybe twisted something as late afternoon/evening the pain came back with avengence. The only thing I did differently was baking/bending to get things in/out of cooker.

It didn't seem as bad yesterday, so headed to the shops for a wander. Really felt it afterwards though. Didn't have loads of heavy bags or anything, but it seems to affect even the slightest thing.

Taking it quite easy today as working later.

Got nice physio tomorrow morning

Hope you're all doing okay

[Steve the Gas]

Has the problem area been id'd yet, as I said a while back,no pun, mine is/was L5/S1 an oesteo/chiro can't help with that area much, as far as I've been told.

[Benny&Co]

Yes Steve, it's the sacroiliac joint along with L3/4/5 and S1 that's the problem - left side.

Mmmm I can't see why an osteopath or physio wouldn't be able to help you, but I'll check tomorrow when I see my nice physio. I wonder who told you this, was it your GP perhaps?

I don't know about chiropractors as haven't seen one of them before, or seen them at work either.

[Benny&Co]

Seems I've done too much this week, so no bending down or lifting for me

As I was feeling a bit better thought it'd be okay.....

It'll be two months on Monday to when I did the injury.

Was just saying with Hubbly, all these times I've been skiing and had falls, but nothing too major - more funny really - and now just one poxy kettlebell has caused all this!!!

[Benny&Co]

You don't often see me cross, but I am ABSOLUTELY LIVID!!!

Just received a copy of the letter from that awful nhs physio woman I saw in November - the one who did all the extra damage!!!!!!!

She's basically saying I have short lasting pain with minimal symptoms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And she has sent it to the wrong doctor when I told her specifically who she should reply to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sunny B]

Bev, it sounds like you're having an awful time

I'm not a great fan of today's compensation culture, but it seems you've suffered a lot and it's cost you a lot for medical treatment - have you thought about claiming from the fitness class? They should have public liability insurance, and I'm sure you could get reports from the professionals you've seen to back up a claim.

[Benny&Co]

Thanks for the hug Sunny

I'm going to write to the gym, if only to prevent anyone else getting the same injury as I've endured. Maybe it's a training issue?

I feel that they will have some 'get out' clause somewhere though and it'll be all my fault....

[p.penn]

Oh dear - I am so sorry you are still having such a bad time of it. I know backs can take ages to go away and sadly, it's often only 'til the next time.

I'm afraid I'm joining the club at the moment. I am not sure if it is my hip or back, but it is lower back right into my hip. I have taken ibuprofen today, as it was even hurting when I woke up, and the pain seemed to lessen while I was walking the dog,as i think the painkillers kicked in. I am just going to be very careful today.

[Benny&Co]

Oh no, now you too Helen

That's just where my pain is - lower back/pelvis/hip area.

So glad the ibuprofen worked for you and I think you're wise taking it easy today, sometimes it's easier said than done though hey

Big

[Benny&Co]

Saw osteo again last night and feeling a bit battle wounded today as he did lots of very deep tissue work.

Apparently the injury has caused my muscles to travel upwards - it's all quite mind boggling to think of how these things work isn't it

Cancelled the appointment with that NHS physio, we've decided since the letter the other day we haven't the time nor the energy to see what they think!

[MissEllie]

Hi Bev, hope it's a case of worse before its better after your osteo visit. Sounds a good idea to avoid the scary physio, fingers crossed it'll heal soon.
Helen, glad the brufen's working, I would take it regularly if I were you for a good few days and remember pain is your body's way of telling you to stop or slow down so don't over do it whilst you're still sore.
Sorry ladies, I'm on my soap box, will stop nagging now!!
Hope you're both on the mend soon
Ellie x

[Benny&Co]

Hiya Ellie, thank you and no worries, you're such a nurse aren't you (like me)

I'm actually starting to feel normal (whatever that is!! hehehe!) Very gently going about doing things.