I am a 17 year old male around 130 pounds very active. I play tennis, but have chronic back, knee and general joint pain. When I was 15 years old I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis. Later that year I experienced a stress fracture in my femur and developed longer term tendinitis in my ankles and knees. Low grade pain medication have not worked in the slightest bit, and I don’t want to be on pain killers or anything of the sort. My parents are opposed to chiropractors and physical therapy. What can i do to get some relief……. i want to try a session with a massage therapist specializing in chronic back pain (shes a family friend) or a chiropractor. What do you suggest???
Lately my lower back by the back of my pelvis, I experience sharp but mostly aching pain sometimes followed by numbness and throbbing. It’s very close to the nerves, and the vertebrates in my back are sensitive to the touch and if pressed on correctly, I will experience extremely sharp pain.
#1 by AUBURN on February 12, 2010 - 4:37 am
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Since your parents aren’t experiencing the pain, I think you should consider your feelings and not theirs in this case. Go to a good chiropractor and see what he/she recommends. A good chiropractor will take x-rays of your spine and learn where your spins is out of alignment. He/she will also tell you whether or not they can help you. Many chiropractors work in conjunction with massage therapists; ask your massage therapist friend if she works with a chiropractor and see if she can steer you to a good one in your area. Some medical plans cover chiropractic, too.
The numbness sounds like your vertebrae is out of alignment and needs to be straightened out. That’s what a chiropractor does.
A lot of people used to feel that chiropractors were nothing more than witch doctors. Fortunately, people are coming around to the idea that they actually do help. After all, most of the NFL football teams have a team chiropractor on staff that goes to each game to adjust the players, so chiropractors are a valued member of the NFL teams!
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
#2 by Anonymous on February 12, 2010 - 10:32 am
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stress fracture at age 15 is a bit unusual.
suggest you see an orthopedic surgeon (not for surgery) to determine if there is an underlying metabolic process that is affecting bone growth or strength. soon you will be 18 and you can then go to the doctor of your choice. if there is no metabolic problem then go to the chiropractor to have the biomechanics checked out.
check the weight of your backpack loaded wiht books, etc. it should be no more than 15% of your weight.
#3 by Cody A on February 12, 2010 - 5:12 pm
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Hey im 17 and also have back pain and scoliosis, it seems like relaxants such as valium, or generally anything in the benzo family would help you better, I however dont take these, i highly recomend marijuana both for pain relief and for the muscle relaxation, with minimum side effects. Plus withdrawls from long term benzo use are a living hell