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Who's had a bad experience with a Physio?

About two months ago I pinched a nerve in the back. To open the "pinch" and release the pressure I had to have 3 manipulations and painful stretching every hour or so. Point being sometimes rehab hurts lol.

Must admit that even though I am a physio student and know better and was specifically instructed not to, I snuck in a workout (I felt so naughty and alive!) but I am pretty certain it didn't do my back any good. But I was getting surgery on my wrist the following day so thought I would have one last hoorah. Been 2 months now since a proper workout. Hating life.

Anyway.. Goodluck with the shoulder and hopefully you still have a little love in your heart for us physios.

Cheers

Mark
 
n00bs said:
Don't know what sort of osteos you go to

Osteos are recognized as dr's physios are allied health.
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Chiro's are also recognised as DR's...

I like osteo's and physios but neither are doctors in the same way an actual doctor is a doctor.

Even chiro's aren't bad so long as they stick to their area of expertise. When they start claiming that they can fix skin problems by manipulating the spine...
 
TGM said:
Chiro's are also recognised as DR's...

I like osteo's and physios but neither are doctors in the same way an actual doctor is a doctor.

Even chiro's aren't bad so long as they stick to their area of expertise. When they start claiming that they can fix skin problems by manipulating the spine...
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Well define an actual dr? You mean medical dr? Becaquse i could have a PHD in drama and have a Dr title.

The only difference in regards to the ones you speak is pharmacology and surgery...

Except in the states to be a DO (dr of osteopathy) its a medical Dr plus extra studies... thats why american osteos can perscirbe and do anything a "medical" Dr can do.

At the end of the day if you have a smart osteo his understanding of physiology and anatomy should be the same. The only difference is he doesnt have the ability to look through a catolouge and reccomend products to you to treats your symptoms.
 
Im an engineer, trust me, a LOT are rubbish. Its hard to find good people.

With my current injury (thoracic), I spent thousands on physio, sports doctor, scans, thoracic expert, and 9 months.

For the last 3 weeks Ive scene a chiro 3 times, one simple neck strengthening exercise and under $100 later, I feel A LOT better. I hope its permanent.
 
Mark M said:
So how's the shoulder going?
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It's as rooted as it ever was. The rehab exercises only seem to make it worse. I have pain just putting a suit jacket on or tucking the back of my shirt into my pants. I laid off any rehab work for a few weeks and it felt like it may be healing. I started to think about doing Pullups and some light seated rows. Did a bit of rehab work beforehand, pain came back instantly, so that plan was straight out the window. It ain't no fun.
 
DKD said:
It's as rooted as it ever was. The rehab exercises only seem to make it worse.
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Damn. Surgery is looking more appealing.

Try get a referral for an orthopaedic surgeon.

Not sure where you are located but if it is Perth then I'd recommend Peter Hales (Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre) who specialises in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery. I had wrist surgery and my dad had hand surgery and we both are very pleased.

Cheers,
Mark
 
I agree about the last option, I doubt I'll go down that path unless Physio or GP recommend it. They've both been reluctant to date, but did mention it as a possibility if things don't improve.

As for what caused it, that's fairly straight-forward....bloody bench press.
 
DKD, do you have a kettle-bell?

You might not be able to use a barbell again, I know some blokes who have been in the same predicament as you, the kettle-bell has saved them.
 
Nah don't have a kettlebell, I know bugger all about all those kettlebell exercises that get mentioned here. For some reason they've never interested me.

I def plan on using barbell again in future. I hope to start deadlifting again sometime soon (around 10 reps to play it safe), same with squats (although I'm starting to think the trap bar is better for this purpose).
 
DKD said:
Nah don't have a kettlebell, I know bugger all about all those kettlebell exercises that get mentioned here. For some reason they've never interested me.

I def plan on using barbell again in future. I hope to start deadlifting again sometime soon (around 10 reps to play it safe), same with squats (although I'm starting to think the trap bar is better for this purpose).
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Fair enough
 
I have a torn labrum, rugby injury. Went and saw a physio who kinda diagnosed it and referred me onto a sports doctor (does work with elite sports teams, specialises in shoulder as well as other things). The Dr got me in had me do a few exercises and then told me I had a torn labrum (lower quadrant or something not sure) he said I had good stability and decent strength.

He said there is no way to repair the labrum aside from surgery, he said since I had decent stability and wanted to continue playing rugby, the best bet was to rehab, strengthen it and continue playing until it got unstable, then I would need surgery. That was 3 years ago and its fine, I cant throw heavy balls over arm e.g. waterpolo as that hurts and feels quite unstable. Playing tennis or squash overhead shots again makes it feel unstable. Other than that, it is sweet.

Get a referral to a respected sports physician who specialises in elite sports (they are more understanding) and get an informed opinion, or go see a really good orthopaedic surgeon. I would recommend the sports physician as they have no vested interest in cutting you open.
 
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