Physical Therapists » Treatment

Should I Expect A Physical Therapist To Give One-on-one Treatment?

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:48:46 +0000

My doctor ordered me to receive physical therapy. I expected to go to the therapist’s and get personal attention. Instead, the office was full of patients receiving treatment. He gave me some exercises to do, then ran off to attend other clients and left me alone. How many patients do they schedule at a time? There was like 10 people there and one therapist. Not only that, there was no receptionist so he also had to answer the phone and do scheduling while trying to do PT. What if I had a problem and needed his attention?

What Treatment Can Cure My Chronic Pain?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:58:38 +0000

I have chronic pain in my right lower back/hip area. The doctor tells me its my SI joint, but I think they are wrong. I’ve been on pain meds for 6 years. I’ve endured a cortisone injection, ongoing physical therapy, a manipulation from an osteopath, and tens unit treatment. I’ve also tried lidoderm patches. Nothing works. My doctors are trying to ween me off of my pain medication, which means I’ll be permanently bed ridden by next month. I guess maybe they think I’m lying about my pain. I suffered a traumatic brain injury upon the onset of this pain. I was in a coma for 16 days. Could this be related? What should I do? I just want to be pain free and medication free. But by the way things are looking at this point, I’ll only end up off my meds and still in excruciating pain. Any advice?

Pain Mgt/back Disc Hernations/ At Wits End! How Do I Decide On What Is Best In Terms Of Treatment Modalities?

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:23:53 +0000

FRUSTRATED! 4yrs ago or so i visited an ortho that ran an mri and then handed me a referral told me he couldnt do anything for me… this was the largest ortho outfit in the city that handles the pro football players etc…. theyre all about marketing… why they wouldnt handle my disc injuries is beyond me.. im glad though because i couldnt understand the dudes broken english lol… anyway, i thought why is he sending me too pain mgt ie. pain pill mill…. they arent in any innovative in surgical techniques.. in fact, i had too obtain a printout from a pharmacist describing new meds like 15mg, 30mg oxycodone tabs that contain zero tylenol… the pain doc argued that i was wrong and that he was giving me 10mg tylenol loaded percocets 10x a day.. no way! he said they didnt make 15,30mg stuff.. anyway, im on 10 of the 15mg oxycodones a day and im tired of pills.. im tired of lyrika ( anti seizure med used for nerve pain) im tired anti inflammatories…. part of this is due too the fact that ive exhausted physical therapy, epidural injects, chiro care, and all im doing is graduating each year on pain meds to a stronger dose… ive been offered fentanyl,oxycontin, methadone, none of which i wish too endure… never! i dont know anymore if a pain pill clinic is for me? the top doc is an ortho surgeon and if you ask me, a man with a hammer will hit anything that looks like a nail… just like this dude,hes an awesome caring doc but hey, is surgery the answer? everyone ive met thats had back surgery, from laminectomies to minimally invasive laser disc jobs all are still eating pain meds and in pain….. how does a patient know what is best for treatment options? if i go too an ortho, he wants the knife… if i go too a pain clinic, they hand you oxycontin, if i go too a laser procedure joint, they will say laser me! is there really a way too heal and live a normal life after disc injuries? eating pain meds and visiting the doc for more rx’s is where im at… ive seen athletes come back and play pro football after disc injuries and i doubt they are living on oxycontin ea day… is their a solution of fix for disc injuries? surgery worries me, i know its just a 50/50 shot and they hope it works.. ive yet too see anyone say theyve had a successful procedure and quit pain meds… so do i accept that im on pain meds for the rest of my life and live with it?
i would like too get in a gym and exercise, aerobics, light weights? is this out of the question? working out/exercising and bodybuilding was daily thing for me.. i competed and now here i sit… woohooo! percocets! o boy! any atheletes out there?

What Is The Best Treatment Foa Herniated Disk?

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:00:24 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with a severely herniated disk in my neck. I’ve tried physical therapy, no help. I want to avoid surgery at all costs. Anybody out there have a similar experience they can share? I am in so much pain, I hate this!

What Other Alternatives Are There For The Treatment Of A Herniated Disk?

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:00:31 +0000

My lower back has been hurting for the past 8 months. I started going to a chiro thinking it was because of our mattress. Well the pain kept getting worse and I was bearly even able to walk. I finally went to the doctor. He told me I have a herniated disk. He said it was small so he wanted to treat it with physical therapy first. Are there any other options aside from surgery I mean?

What Is The Best Treatment For Herniated And Bulging Discs In The Neck?

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:22:57 +0000

I have a herniated disc in the C4/C5 region and a bulging disc below it. I have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, ice packs, heat packs – but nothing seems to relieve the pain. Any suggestions?

What Is The Best Treatment For Injured, Herniated, Bulging, Or Degenerative Discs?

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:59:19 +0000

Help. I’m a college student who has tried everything from pain management to chiropractic to orthopedic to physical therapy.

What Rights Do We Have In Regards To Military Medical Discharge Due To Poor Medical Treatment?

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:39:21 +0000

In Sept 2005, my husband broke his ankle & severed some ligaments during field training. He was told that it was only a sprain for the first 4 months, sent to Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapist would not treat him stating that he had a fracture on initial x-rays. He was referred to a doctor who gave no treatment except pain meds. He went through about 6 months of therapy with no improvement, his pain levels actually got worse. The doctor told him that he was just one of those that do not heal from a sprain as quickly as others. His first medical discharge was canceled due to lack of treatment and the doctor passed him off. After a MRI 8 months after the injury, he had the initial fracture and another fracture as well as poor ligament structure. He did have surgery at about the one year mark to try and repair the damage. He is now facing a second medical discharge and cannot walk without a cane. He will be like this for the rest of his life.
What options do we have?

What Treatment Should I Try For Back Pain Due To An Extra Lumbar Vertebrae?

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:23:14 +0000

I found out about 3 or 4 years ago that I have an extra lumbar vertebrae (L6), as well as slight scoliosis. I used to play softball and volleyball but I had to quit because of back pain. I’ve been to physical therapy, a chiropractor, more physical therapy geared towards strength training, and a deep tissue massage therapist. Nothing has worked as a long term solution, the massage therapy worked for a day or two afterwards, but not long term (plus it was expensive). Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?

Residential Weight Loss Center/eating Disorder Treatment?

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:27:09 +0000

I want to find a weight loss center that you can live at full time for a week, few weeks or month.
I’m looking for aspects of:
Nutritionist evaluation/developing a custom food plan.
No fad/unusual diets.
Education about nutrition
Psychological counceling/group therapy/support group to deal with the emotional side of eating.
Exercise components that can be tailored to an individual’s fitness level and/or physical limitations.
Meals are provided while there.
Chance to learn about meal preparation/studying nutrition labels to fit your diet
Reasonably priced – which would probably mean it isn’t taking place at a “spa” or “resort”.
An eating disorder treatment place might be able to meet most of these criteria, but I think a lot of them just take place as an add-on to a drug/alcohol rehab center.
So far the only places I’ve found that meet the criteria are Structure House and the Duke Diet and Fitness Center, both in Durham, North Carolina.
Anyone have any thoughts?