I have read many entries similar to my problem but not exactly. I’ll continue with the list of known facts,
My muscles are unusually tight (on the problem side, my right side upper back) and it seems they have turned to hard tissue all up the right side of my spine and trap and I have been told by someone who works deep tissue message therapy that knots continue under my shoulder blade and that I have scar tissue. I have had this problem for over a year now, and just recently I can’t take a deep breath without something pinching then popping and this happens often.
Ive gone to a chiropractor, 20+ visits (only thing noticeable in Xray besides slight curvature and almost straight neck is the disk above my tailbone that is “degenerating” and I think its from a couple embarrassing, high falls .. one in the gym and one in the woods)
Emory Spine Specialists recommended me to physical therapy which I discontinued.
More facts: When I was 18 or 19 I had a bad fall on concrete, hitting my head and upper back at the same time.
I have played basketball throughout my youth, practicing continuous long shots.
I have slight S scoliosis 11 degrees, which really isn’t enough to cause me problems, so I have been told
And the spine specialists told me my problem is because I am too flexible (bone wise), so that is why they sent me to physical therapy for muscle strengthening, but everything they had me do is what I already do at the gym (easy light weights so not to strain, and stretches which now seem to make the pain worse).
To wrap it up I just would like to say how frustrating it is to have to go through so many “professionals” and all the work of filling out paperwork and making the appointments that comes with it, just to hear them tell me to go somewhere else, and they don’t know whats wrong with me.
So my next desperate attempt is to schedule some kind of MRI and go to a neuromusclar doc. and hopefully read some responses to this whiny post. If anyone has any knowledge about a condition that I might have developed please reply! Thanks so much to those of you reading this!!
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We know that physiotherapy (Physical therapy in the US) is when people [who have problems with movement] go for therapy. This is a very crude understanding, but could you give examples of how the physiotherapist can help patients with their conditions?
Thanks.
I’m 17 and I have had horrible back pain for the past 7 years. It continues to get worse every day. It feels like somebody is drilling on my spine with a jackhammer. I also feel and hear a popping noise in my lower back when I walk. I have had 3 MRI’s, 3 bone scans, been checked for RA, and no telling how many x-rays. I have scoliosis, mild spina bifida, and a missing lamina, but I’m told none of these are supposed to cause pain. I’ve seen over ten doctors. I have tried physical therapy and chiropractors for a few years and absolutely no relief. No medications have ever helped, they just put me to sleep for awhile. I’m no longer able to enjoy any of my activities or sports. I missed so much school with pain and doctor’s appointments that I had to withdraw and finish my senior year in homeschool. The doctors won’t take my pain seriously because of my age. Several of them have told me I’m faking and to “get over it”. I’m completely desperate. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
What kinds of things does a physical therapist do? Do you have to have a lot of strength to be a physical therapist, because I’m kind of small. Also, I am a little scared of blood, do physical therapists deal a lot with blood? What kind of education do they have and how long. Is it possible to get a doctorate in physical therapy? Also, what are the classes like? If you could answer some or all of these questions I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance, you’re the best!