physio on neck

valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 8. Jul 2010, 16:44 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi had to go for physio on neck as ever since fell last year(because of arther) have had trouble that would not settle down . she was great has had one her self so knew all about it showed me pictures in book that had pain exactly where mine was lol and numbness she did some work on back was very uncomfertable but not very painfull it crunched at one bit and does feel much better she gave me exercises to do layed down as this takes weight off neck and use heat so much better now do not see her for two weeks as she is away so might be much better by time i see her will keep pain meds up for a while to make sure sleep
val

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  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's wonderful Val. What a relief to know she had the same problem, gives you confidence in her.
    Yes if you have to wait for two weeks for next apt I would still take your pain meds.
    Fingers crossed as I know you have had a really bad time with your neck.

    Lv, Ix
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val I am so glad you have a good physio, what a difference it make when you have confidence in them.
    I hope it goes well and you really feel the benefit, but take your meds they make doing the exercises easier.
    Take care
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    had to have a nap when got back she said to lay down for 10min when get back from work and do exercises bet will fall to sleep but good excuse to go lay down val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val that is a brilliant tip..to lie down while doing excersises, and take the weight off.
    Trouble is I wouldnt be able to get up again :roll:
    Love
    Barbara
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    does work though does not hurt like does when doing it sat or stood
    val
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    that is such good news val. :D sounds as though your physio knows what she's about.
    for all of us with neck arther it will be interesting to follow your progress over the weeks...so keep posting!

    love n hugs


    Iris x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    she said i got widows hump coming that was not great news lol although had noticed :D:D:D am i 49 or 79
    val
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    what on earth is 'widow's hump' :shock:

    Iris :?
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val, that is great news about the physio knowing her stuff and the exercises and heat helping.

    Re widows hump .... do you take calcium and vit D suppliments? I just looked up what it was and these are suggested as good as a preventative measure.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.

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