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Back Pain Treatment

Question:
Last May I pulled a muscle in my back, and I have had minor to moderate pain ever since. I've been doing physical therapy on and off for the past year. Granted, I haven't been really "good" about doing my excersizes, but I haven't seemed to improved, and now my hip and occasionally upper leg is beginning to bother me too, especially after long drives.

Initially, I asked what I could do other than physical therapy to help, and both the doctor and physical therapist said pretty much "nothing." They said I didn't dislocate a disk or anything, so I should work on stretching and strengthening.

In the past month or so, on the tip of a friend I've started going to a massage therapist when I feel tight, and it has helped Tremendously. All of a sudden, I don't have to worry about "Will I be able to do such and such if I have a flare-up?" since I can just go to the massage therapists. Also, I've discovered that swimming does immediate short-term Wonders for my back as well, and I discovered that on my own too.

So my question is: What else might I be missing (besides a helpful physical therapist!)? Specifically, I'm wondering about chiropractors? acupuncture? and rolfing? Could any of these end up being harmful? To be honest, I'm a bit skeptical, especially if the method involves significant pain.

Is there any type of medical doctor specialist (sports medicine maybe?) it might be helpful to see? At this point, I'm willing out pay out of pocket for any treatment, although it would be nice if its covered by insurance.

Answer:

I started seeing a chiropracter at age 49 after dealing with pain flare-ups in my back and neck for years. I will NEVER go to a regular MD again!

Chiropracters are specially trained in the neck and back, and related pains. They don't prescribe pain pills, which only dull the pain temporarily. They don't do surgery. They don't try to scare you. They simply make you feel better. And it feels good while they are doing it. How can anyone argue with that?

For back pain, I will go to my chiropractor, for I know that he has the knowledge to fix the pain, and quickly. He's the only doctor that I have ever looked forward to going to.